Sustainability Officer - Ormskirk, United Kingdom - Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

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Ormskirk, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Sustainability Officer:

Operational Risk & Environment:

Location:

Ormskirk
Salary:

- £27,181 to £29,605 per annum

Permanent
Post Type:
Full Time
Closing Date:
Thursday 07 December 2023
Reference:
EHA
_We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone._

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Officer to support the University with the successful implementation of our new Environmental Sustainability Delivery Plan.

This is a varied and interesting role, including data analysis, project support, administrative duties and the delivery of engagement events.

As Sustainability Officer, you will collate, input, and analyse sustainability related data in areas such as travel, waste and carbon emissions in relation to KPIs to assist with corporate reporting.

You will assist with the management and operation of the University's Environmental Management System.

Through providing effective project management support, you will ensure the successful delivery of the University's sustainability objectives.

About You

As Sustainability Officer, you will have:

Knowledge of a wide range of environmental issues including waste, transport and biodiversity
Enthusiasm to engage with people and influence them to be more sustainable
The ability to summarise technical information related to sustainability that can be readily understood by a nonexpert

Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Discounted membership to our onsite stateoftheart sport and leisure facilities
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful awardwinning oncampus working environment
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too.

So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,
Edge Hill University is "A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.