Sustainability Project Officer

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked educational institution in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Project Officer to manage impactful sustainability projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive initiatives that align with the University’s sustainability commitments. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Discounted gym membership with extensive facilities

Access to professional development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive and manage key sustainability project activity.
• Effective team player with strong influencing skills.
• Experienced in collaborating and co-designing initiatives with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive forward project activity while balancing priorities.
• Communicate effectively and co-design initiatives.

Skills

Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and influence change

Strong communication skills

Experience in managing sustainability-related projects

Job description

Overview

Sustainability Project Officer. Interview expected to be held 11 July 2024. Salary: Grade 6 (£30,487 - £36,024 p.a. depending on experience). This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Can you work confidently with a range of stakeholders to take forward impactful sustainability projects? Do you want to join a dynamic and committed team to help drive forward sustainability at the University?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Sustainability sits at the heart of the University, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team who support the University to deliver on our sustainability commitments. Through our strategic approach to sustainability, we draw on collaboration internally and externally, to facilitate behaviour and process change.

We are looking for a sustainability professional who has passion and energy to drive and manage key sustainability project activity. As an effective team player, with strong influencing skills, you will work with others to drive forward actions to achieve successful project outcomes whilst balancing priorities. You will be an effective communicator and experienced in collaborating and co-designing initiatives with a diverse range of stakeholders. Project management capabilities critical to success in the role include: the ability to plan, organise, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to take forward sustainability projects.
• Drive forward project activity, balancing priorities and achieving successful outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and co-design initiatives with diverse stakeholders.
• Apply project management skills to plan, organise, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and influence change.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in managing sustainability-related projects and using project management methodologies.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays (the University closes) – about 42 days a year.
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our campus gym, with facilities such as a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!