Head of Sustainability and the Environment

2 weeks ago


Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom University of Wales, Trinity Saint David Full time

Carmarthen, Lampeter or Swansea with expectation to travel to other sites

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.

We are now looking for a Head of Sustainability and the Environment, to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

THE ROLE

This post supports the University in futureproofing and consolidating a pragmatic approach to strategic and operational environmental management. It will guide the University in integrating social value, environmental compliance, energy management and an improved environmental impact in all operational activities. Being customer focused, the role will build additional functionality along with capacity for delivering efficient resource use, with particular attention to utilities.

The post holder will be responsible for driving change, through the delivery of impact reduction strategies and frameworks. Including the development and measurement of agreed, achievable approaches for environmental compliance, waste management including recycling, energy management (including renewable sources) as well as addressing efficient pollution reduction and prevention.

Please view the job description for further details.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered as the Head of Sustainability and the Environment, you will need:

  • A degree within a related field and/or considerable experience in a similar role.
  • Professional membership of a relevant organisation. Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or Energy Institute.
  • Experience in leading change through strategic sustainability projects.
  • Experience in influencing, planning, and implementing environmental policies and strategies.
  • Experience responsibility of a complex pay and non-pay budget.
  • Evidence of delivering a range of environmental performance improvements.
  • Experience in delivery and maintenance of environmental management systems.
  • An understanding of environmental best practice and statutory requirements to include Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2016 and Environment Act 2016.
  • Can demonstrate respect for a diverse range of people and recognises the importance of building effective working relationships.
  • Adopts a positive approach to personal learning and development.

It would also be beneficial if you had:

  • Professional membership of a relevant organisation e.g., Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or Energy Institute.
  • Postgraduate qualifications within the fields of environmental management/sustainability or related disciplines.
  • Chartered status.
  • Previous experience of working in Further or Higher Education or the public sector.
  • Experience of implementing BREEAM methodology.
  • Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh – oral and written.

BENEFITS

  • Annual leave entitlement is 35 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days.

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

  • Competitive pay and pay progression.
  • Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure.
  • Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family.
  • Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services.
  • Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services.
  • Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications.
  • Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only, particularly your Supporting Statement.

Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click 'Cymraeg' at the top right of the screen.

Closing date: 1 May 2024, 11:59pm

£46,974 to £56,021 per annum


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