Sustainability Project Officer

2 weeks ago


University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Directorate of Technology, Estates & Facilities**:
The Directorate of Technology, Estates and Facilities [DTEF] is responsible for ‘providing outstanding work, study, research facilities, and facilities to enhance the student experience, on campus and online’.

The Strategic Programmes Team is split into 3 key functions:

- Sustainability (facilitation of the delivery of the University Sustainability Plan).
- Strategic Projects (strategic marketing and communications, equality diversity and inclusion and oversight of the programmes associated with the Integrated Infrastructure Plan).
- Governance, risk and compliance.

**Role**:
This new role is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact across a wide range of sustainability activities through supporting the Sustainability Manager in the coordination and implementation of the University of York’s Sustainability Plan.

Sustainability is a key principle within the University Strategy and you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of this.

Through delivering a variety of sustainability projects you will positively improve the operational performance of the University in this area. You will additionally promote and embed sustainability throughout the University of York by establishing mechanisms and initiatives for engaging with the University community.

You will also have a significant role in ensuring environmental compliance and improvement within DTEF, including through formal waste management and carbon reduction processes and supporting the maintenance of the ISO14001 certification. You will be responsible for maintaining systematic environmental processes and records within the directorate.

You will have the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, possess excellent analytical and communication skills, with experience of implementing change and awareness of the challenges of embedding sustainability within a large institution.

This diverse role gives the opportunity for a dedicated individual to make a significant positive impact in the area of sustainability.

**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- Level 3 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include A levels. Please view the full list). We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-uk qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
- A thorough understanding of fundamental sustainability principles and their specific implications and interactions with the activities of an institution such as the University.
- Knowledge of environmental and waste legal regulations, and the ability to make practical recommendations based on these.
- Experience within the sustainability sector and relevant decision making
- Proven work experience in implementing sustainability change projects
- Proven work experience in building collaborative networks and relationships
- Ability to have a holistic view around issues and an empathy for others viewpoints
- Experience of working to a budget
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats, including the use of a variety of digital tools
- Evidence of upholding our behaviours.

**Interview date**: To be confirmed

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork



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