Sustainability Assistant (fixed-term)

The Devonshire Group; Edensor CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmentally-focused organization in the UK seeks a Sustainability Officer to drive its sustainability strategy. The role entails reporting, data analysis for sustainability initiatives, and fostering engagement through a network of Sustainability Champions. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a genuine passion for sustainability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a fixed-term contract with hybrid working potential, generous benefits, and a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey

Excellent personal development opportunities

Discount in catering, retail, and hotel establishments

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for sustainability with strong interpersonal skills.
• Expert knowledge and expertise to advise on sustainability issues.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability reporting and present data for reports.
• Communicate progress through updates.
• Maintain a register of sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Expert knowledge in sustainability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Data analysis ability

Experience in sustainability measurement systems

Job description

Overview

Working closely with our Head of Sustainability, you'll help deliver the Devonshire Group's sustainability strategy and ensure we remain on track with key commitments. Your day-to-day work will include:

Responsibilities

• Driving sustainability reporting.
• Collecting, analysing and presenting data for our annual sustainability reports, mandatory reporting (e.g. Extended Producer Responsibility, SECR, ESOS), long‑term sustainability targets (our commitment to our shared future) and ad‑hoc environmental, economic and social impact metrics.
• Communicating progress clearly through written and verbal updates.
• Supporting engagement and best practice.
• Maintaining a register of sustainability initiatives to share best practice and comply with green certification schemes.
• Developing and supporting our Sustainability Champions network, helping colleagues stay engaged, informed, and inspired.

This role evolves with the needs of the business, so you'll enjoy variety and the chance to get involved in new initiatives as they arise. This is a fixed‑term role covering a period of maternity leave, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There will be the potential for hybrid working once established in the role. This will be discussed at interview.

Are you a sustainability champion?

Are you passionate about protecting the planet and helping organisations drive meaningful change? Do you enjoy working with data and collaborating with colleagues, and are you excited by the idea of helping shape a more sustainable future? If so, we'd love to hear from you! You must have a genuine passion for sustainability with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine passion for sustainability.
• Expert knowledge and expertise to advise on sustainability issues and create best‑practice solutions.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collate and analyse data in different forms.
• Experience of sustainability measurement systems or other KPI reporting is an advantage.

The Devonshire Group is committed to sustainability, heritage, and creating value that lasts - for our people, our communities, and our environment. As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and Estate Escapes, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus option to buy more
• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events, plus discount in our catering, retail and hotel establishments
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee assistance programme and a wellbeing calendar of events