Sustainability Project officer

TN United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university with a global reputation is seeking a passionate Sustainability Project Officer to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting the Sustainability Manager in achieving university-wide sustainable goals while engaging with the community on net-zero initiatives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent data handling and project management skills, alongside a deep understanding of sustainability in complex institutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability efforts within a vibrant academic environment, where your work will directly impact the community and promote sustainable practices.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Childcare support initiatives

BUPA Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

On-campus parking

Sports facilities membership packages

CPD resources

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills for complex data sets.
• Experience in project management and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Manager with project delivery.
• Engage in net-zero efforts and sustainability activities.

Skills

Data Handling

Project Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Community Collaboration

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Sustainability Project Officer, Loughborough

Location: Loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This university with a global reputation for sporting excellence has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Project Officer to join this small team within the larger Estate department.

The role

Supporting the Sustainability Manager, you will have a keen eye for detail and the confidence to deliver projects to meet our university-wide sustainable goals. You will be a champion for the community of sustainable practice, engaging and participating in net-zero efforts across campus and wider sustainability activities. An excellent communicator with the ability to adapt style and information to present complex information to a variety of audiences.

About you! You will be a great multitasker, committed to acting in accordance with the university sustainability values, with the ability to build partnerships with students, staff, and tenants to support our goals.

Skills needed

• Excellent data handling skills, with the ability to analyze and interrogate complex data sets.
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of the holistic nature of sustainability and how this relates to large, complex institutions;
• Proven success in project management and delivery, tracking and monitoring performance, and coordinating and managing budgets and resources.
• An ability to relate sustainability to community and civic collaboration.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance, 22 days plus Bank Holidays & University closure days.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers, on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme), and holiday play schemes.
• A range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticker loan scheme.
• On-campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available.
• Excellent CPD, LinkedIn Learning, and inclusive resources for development.