Sustainability Officer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization seeks a Sustainability Officer to advance their sustainability strategy for 2025-2030. This role involves implementing sustainable practices, engaging with various stakeholders, and advising on environmental strategies across the organization while supporting diverse sustainability projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educational attainment demonstrating role competency.
• Interest or experience in sustainability, business management, or environmental science.
• Experience in carbon footprinting.

Responsibilities

• Implement the England Golf sustainability plan 2025-2030.
• Coordinate education and engagement of stakeholders.
• Support sustainability projects with the R&A and other partners.

Skills

Relationship-building

Influencing

Communication

Reporting

Budget management

Education

Degree in relevant fields (business, environmental sciences, engineering, sustainability)

Tools

Office software

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Sustainability Officer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: England Golf

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Sustainability Officer

Team: Operations/Sustainability

Responsible to: Head of Sustainability

Purpose:

Support the implementation and management of the sustainability plan aligned with the England Golf Strategy 2025-2030, focusing on education and influence on sustainability.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement the England Golf sustainability plan 2025-2030.
• Coordinate education and engagement of stakeholders, counties, and golf clubs.
• Assist in sustainability campaigns and collaborate with the communications team.
• Support sustainability projects with the R&A and other partners.
• Reduce carbon footprint across the organization, including events.
• Ensure sustainable practices at the National Golf Centre.
• Advise on making the workplace greener, working with HR.
• Guide golf clubs on sustainability issues like water, energy, and biodiversity.
• Support the sustainability category in the annual awards.
• Contribute to operational and financial sustainability planning.
• Deputize for the Head of Sustainability as needed.

Location: England Golf Headquarters, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational attainment demonstrating role competency.
• Understanding of golf facility management and sustainability practices.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and empower others.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in office software.
• Supportive, clear communicator respecting diversity.
• Interest or experience in sustainability, business management, or environmental science.
• Budget management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Degree in relevant fields (business, environmental sciences, engineering, sustainability).
• Experience in carbon footprinting.
• Knowledge of sport and golf organizational structures.
• Experience in business, sport, government, or NGO sectors.