Sustainability Co-ordinator

Burnley College; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College seeks a Sustainability Co-ordinator to support the development, implementation and delivery of sustainability initiatives across the College. The role focuses on embedding sustainable practices in daily operations and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental standards.

You will monitor energy use, waste management, recycling and transport emissions, analyse data and report on progress, while engaging staff and students to foster a positive environmental culture.

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Job description

Due to our continued commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action, we are seeking a Sustainability Co-ordinator to support the development, implementation and delivery of sustainability initiatives across the College.

As a Sustainability Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in helping the College reduce its environmental impact through monitoring energy use, waste management, recycling, transport emissions and resource efficiency. You will support the delivery of the College’s Sustainability Strategy, coordinate carbon reduction initiatives, promote sustainable practices and engage staff and students in creating a positive environmental culture.

The role will involve analysing and reporting sustainability data, maintaining action plans, supporting environmental compliance and audits, coordinating sustainability projects, developing awareness campaigns, and working collaboratively across the College to embed sustainability into everyday operations. You will also help identify opportunities to improve biodiversity, reduce carbon emissions and enhance the College estate while ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and best practice.

The salary for this post is up to £31,266

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Monday 19 October 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.