Academic Sustainability Specialist

1 month ago


Belfast, United Kingdom https:www.energyjobline.comsitemap Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University Sustainability team and support the University in delivering on its sustainability commitments. You will play a key role in embedding sustainability across the University and driving forward the University's Net Zero 2040 ambitions. You will lead the development and delivery of key programmes to embed Sustainable Development Goals within the curriculum, help deliver extra-curricular programmes including sustainability literacy training, and support 'Living Lab' opportunities which foster academic partnerships across the campus.

About the role:

The successful candidate must demonstrate they have:

  1. A degree in a relevant subject or substantial relevant experience working in a similar role.
  2. Substantial relevant experience in a role related to environmental sustainability and/or teaching in a relevant field.
  3. Experience of developing teaching materials.
  4. Experience of planning and delivering events.
  5. Experience of teaching and/or supporting teaching of ESD.
  6. An excellent knowledge and understanding of the holistic nature of sustainability with experience of working in a sustainability role - including local, national and global challenges.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

Key skills:

Climate Sustainability Curriculum

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Sustainability Curriculum Developer. The successful candidate will have a strong background in environmental sustainability and/or teaching in a relevant field, with experience of developing teaching materials and planning and delivering events.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the holistic nature of sustainability and experience of working in a sustainability role, including local, national and global challenges. They will be able to lead the development and delivery of key programmes to embed Sustainable Development Goals within the curriculum and support 'Living Lab' opportunities which foster academic partnerships across the campus.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.



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