Sustainability Officer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the golf sector is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to help implement its sustainability strategy for 2025-2030. This role involves collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to support environmentally sustainable practices across golf facilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in sustainability issues, the ability to effectively communicate and influence various stakeholders, and a genuine enthusiasm for promoting green initiatives.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills, including public speaking.
• Experience and interest in sustainability, business management, or environmental science.
• Capable of gathering and analyzing information.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the England Golf sustainability plan 2025-2030.
• Contribute towards a sustainability promotional & advocacy campaign.
• Identify changes to make our workplace greener.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Influencing

Budget Management

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 towards a sustainability promotional & advocacy campaign aligned to 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.
• Support the reduction of carbon 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 changes to make our workplace greener, in particular 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).
• Support the England Golf annual awards in relation to the sustainability category.
• Contribute towards the sustainability annual operational & financial plan, including the cascading of the plan at a local level.
• Deputise for the Head of Sustainability as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested.

Dimensions/Resources:

Staff:

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

Administrative:

• External meetings with key stakeholders, groups & organisations.
• GB&I Sustainability group – supporting role.
• Internal sustainability working group – supporting role.
• Team meetings, full staff meetings.
• Presenting at county/club update meetings & workshops if required.

Location:

England Golf Headquarters, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, hybrid working or potential to work from home. If working from home, it is expected that time is spent at the headquarters at least 2 to 3 days every 2 weeks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Sufficient educational attainment to demonstrate ability to carry out 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.
• Preparation and production of clear and detailed reports.
• Capable of gathering and analyzing information.
• Outstanding communication skills, including public speaking.
• Computer literate in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Friendly and willing to offer support and assistance to colleagues and customers.
• Explain information clearly, accurately, and using appropriate language.
• Confidence and social skills to represent the company in external contexts.
• Encourage and display attitudes that respect diversity and promote equal opportunities.
• Experience and interest in sustainability, business management, or environmental science.
• Effective and proven budget management.
• Valid driver’s license, as travel will be required.
• Degree in business, environmental sciences, environmental management, engineering, or sustainability.
• Carbon footprinting experience.
• Understanding of the structure of national, regional, and county-based sport.
• Understanding of the structure of golf (general, club-based).
• Experience working in business, sport, government, or NGO context.