Sustainability Coordinator

Organisation:
Trafford College Group

**Salary**:
£37,677.00 - 41,289.00 FTE

Hours:
Full time, 36.25 per week

**Location**:
Altrincham

Closing date:
6 August 2025

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Sustainability Coordinator to join our HR & Performance team, contributing to our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.

**About The Role**:
The Sustainability Co-ordinator is instrumental in driving forward our Group’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2038. This strategic role works across departments—including estates, curriculum, and procurement—to embed sustainability into core operations. The postholder will champion initiatives that support decarbonisation, climate resilience, and biodiversity, while also ensuring robust data collection and reporting. Through active engagement with internal and external stakeholders, the role fosters a culture of sustainability and positions the Group as a leader in innovative environmental practices within the FE sector.

**Key Deliverables**:

- Lead and deliver projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve climate resilience, and enhance biodiversity.
- Collect, analyse, and report on sustainability data to inform decision-making and track progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainability principles across the organisation.
- Identify and implement energy efficiency measures, manage funding bids for green initiatives, and support the creation of a comprehensive Net Zero Carbon Plan.

**About you**:
You’ll bring a strong foundation in environmental sustainability, ideally supported by a relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Professional accreditation is desirable.

**You should have**:

- Proven experience in sustainability or environmental management, including data analysis and reporting on emissions and environmental KPIs.
- A solid understanding of climate change, sustainability frameworks, and best practices.
- Experience developing and delivering plans that align with organisational sustainability goals.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and persuasively.
- A proactive, self-starting approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and a passion for driving meaningful change.

**About TSCG - Making a difference, together**:
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures - for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.

We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.

TSCG is not just a place to work - it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.

**Exceptional Benefits Package**:
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

- 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
- Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
- Tailored Professional Development plan
- Free onsite Parking

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The role is open to direct applicants only.