Sustainability Coordinator

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University in Leicester is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to support the Estates & Facilities Directorate in delivering progress on UN SDGs across teaching, research and campus operations. You will monitor and coordinate a range of projects, engage staff and students in sustainable behaviours, and prepare reports while assisting with transport initiatives.

Some evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working on environmental and transport issues.
• Understanding of transport and environmental legislation.
• Ability to respond positively to stakeholder requirements to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, coordinating, delivering and administering sustainability initiatives at DMU.
• Work on projects including sustainable travel, education for sustainable development, environmental management and staff/student engagement.
• Coordinate the university’s sustainable transport activities and encourage participation.
• Produce accurate reports using Word and Excel and promote events via social media.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Social media use

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities

At De Montfort University (DMU) we are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to developing a truly sustainable campus. This has been identified as a strategic priority for DMU and the university is delivering progress on sustainability across its teaching and learning, research and campus operations.

The Directorate

The Estates & Facilities Directorate, in which this role is based, is large and diverse, employing circa 300 people. The directorate provides all services relating to the operation and maintenance of university building structures and associated engineering services, this encompasses planned maintenance and reactive repairs, internal cleaning, waste management, grounds maintenance, car parking, security, energy management and sustainability.

It aims to provide an attractive, efficient and effective campus, which supports a safe, healthy, accessible and diverse environment for teaching, learning; research, living, commercial activity and working.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the sustainability team to assist in the monitoring, coordination, delivery and administration of sustainability initiatives at DMU.

The post holder will work on a variety of different projects including sustainable travel, education for sustainable development, environmental management and engaging staff and students in sustainable behaviour change.

The post holder will also be responsible for the coordination the university’s sustainable transport activities and encouraging the participation of staff and students in these initiatives.

Ideal candidate

You will have relevant experience of working on environmental and transport related issues, have an understanding of transport and environmental legislation, and knowledge of best practice. You will have the ability to focus on and respond positively to stakeholder requirements to ensure that relevant targets are met.

You will be enthusiastic and conscientious with a clear commitment to sustainable development.

You will have the ability to produce accurate reports using Microsoft word and excel, and experience of using social media channels to promote events and activities.

Some evening and weekend working will be required for this role.

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Contact

For more information about the role please contact Karl Letten, Head of Sustainability, [e-mail] 0116 2078746