Sustainability Officer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the golf sector seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to aid the implementation of their sustainability plan aligned with the England Golf Strategy 2025-2030. The successful candidate will support key initiatives, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to sustainability projects within the organization, ensuring relevant practices are adopted across golf clubs and events.

Qualifications

• Sufficient educational attainment to perform the role to the required standard.
• Experience and interest in sustainability, business management, or environmental science.
• Proven budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the England Golf sustainability plan 2025-2030.
• Coordinate and educate stakeholders on sustainability practices.
• Assist in reducing carbon emissions across the organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to influence

Relationship building

Customer-oriented attitude

Understanding of sustainability

Education

Degree in business, environmental sciences, environmental management, engineering, or sustainability

Job description

Support the ongoing implementation and management of the sustainability plan, in line with the England Golf Strategy 2025-2030 – strategic goal to ‘educate & influence on sustainability’.

Working Relationships:

Internal:

• Head of Sustainability – regular communication & engagement.
• Development & Membership team (RMs & CCSOs) – communication & support.
• Communication team – to support specific campaigns & engagement.
• Unified Counties, Unions & Associations – communication & promotion.
• Golf clubs – communication with paid workforce & volunteers.

External:

• GB&I sustainability group – stakeholder engagement, including Home Nations.
• The R&A – aligning sustainability planning & messaging.
• Member organisations such as BIGGA, GCMA - to advocate to workforce.
• Other key stakeholders and organisations – as per alignment to the plan.

Main Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the England Golf sustainability plan 2025-2030.
• Coordinate the connectivity and education of internal stakeholders, counties, and golf clubs in line with the sustainability plan.
• Contribute to a sustainability promotional & advocacy campaign aligned with the plan, working closely with the communications team.
• Support the Head of Sustainability in collaborating with the R&A on sustainability projects, including Golf Course 2030.
• Assist in reducing carbon emissions across the organization, including championships/events, in collaboration with consultants and colleagues.
• Support the National Golf Centre (NGC) team to ensure sustainable practices are identified and implemented across the business.
• Identify opportunities to make our workplace greener, working closely with Human Resources.
• Educate and support the Development & Membership team to provide clear guidance for golf clubs on key issues (water, energy, biodiversity).
• Assist in the organization of the England Golf annual awards, particularly the sustainability category.
• Contribute to the sustainability annual operational & financial plan, including local implementation.
• Deputise for the Head of Sustainability as needed.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested.

Dimensions/Resources:

Staff:

• N/A
• Support with budget control where required.

Administrative:

• Engage in external meetings with key stakeholders, groups & organizations.
• Support the GB&I Sustainability group and internal sustainability working group.
• Participate in team meetings and staff meetings.
• Present at county/club update meetings & workshops as required.

Location:

England Golf Headquarters, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, with hybrid working or potential to work from home. If working remotely, expected to spend at least 2-3 days every 2 weeks at the headquarters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Sufficient educational attainment to perform the role to the required standard.
• Sound understanding of golf facility management and sustainable practices.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Ability to empower and influence others.
• Ability to prepare and produce clear, detailed reports.
• Strong analytical skills for gathering and analyzing information.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Friendly, supportive, and customer-oriented attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately.
• Confidence and social skills for external representation.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
• Experience and interest in sustainability, business management, or environmental science.
• Proven budget management skills.
• Valid driver’s license, as travel will be required.
• Degree in business, environmental sciences, environmental management, engineering, or sustainability.
• Experience in carbon foot printing.
• Knowledge of the structure of national, regional, and county sport organizations.
• Understanding of golf structures (general, club-based).
• Experience working in business, sport, government, or NGO sectors.