Graduate Sustainability Officer - Poole, United Kingdom - Bournemouth & Poole College

Bournemouth & Poole College

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Poole, United Kingdom

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Graduate Sustainability Officer:

We have a new opportunity available for a
Graduate Sustainability Officer to join our team on a full time, fixed term contract with view to permanent position.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,279 - £23,340 per annum pro rata.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students - we transform lives.

We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College's Strategic Plan.

We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community.

We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged.

This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

Organisation
Bournemouth & Poole College
Department
Estates & Facilities
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Fixed term end date
30/09/202 Employment Basis
Full time
Contracted working hours
3 Location
North Road, Poole
Salary

- £21,279 - £23,340 per annum

Closing date
14/07/2023

The Graduate Sustainability Officer Role
***You will provide a wide range of technical support to the Sustainability Committee and Estates Team, contributing to all aspects of the implementation of the College's Sustainability Policy, Carbon Management and Travel Plans, and the effective management of all of the College's environmental aspects and impacts.

The role requires an initiative-taking approach and a good understanding of sustainability issues. The individual will work to support the delivery of a diverse and extensive sustainability agenda across the College

Responsibilities as our Graduate Sustainability Officer will include:

Provide technical support to the Sustainability Committee on the implementation and delivery of policies, procedures, plans and initiatives to help embed sustainability at The College
Contribute to the review, implementation and communication of the College's Sustainability Policy, and other sustainabilityrelated policy documents
Assist with the development of policies, operational control procedures and guidelines to ensure continual improvement in all areas of environmental management.
Provide technical support to the Sustainability Team in the implementation of the College's Carbon Management Plan and Travel Plan.
Contribute to the improvement of waste minimisation and recycling regimes.
Contribute to embedding sustainability in the curriculum
Work closely with the Student Union, students and staff to support the delivery of sustainability initiatives.
Coordinate the implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan and prepare progress reports.
Coordinate implementation of Fair Trade and Sustainable Food Policies and action plans.
Contribute to accurate data collection, monitoring and reporting requirements across all impact areas.
Design and deliver sustainability awareness and engagement initiatives and events and advise staff and students on good sustainability practice.
Monitor and report the level of staff and student buyin to sustainability initiatives and recommend ways to improve engagement.
Maintain sustainability communication with internal and external stakeholders

As our
Graduate Sustainability Officer, you will need:

To be educated to degree level or equivalent
A recent Degree in a related discipline
Recent practical experience of awarenessraising or campaigning on sustainability issues
Experience of using different communication channels to reach target audiences
Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of sustainability issues including energy/water/carbon management, waste, transport, biodiversity, ethical procurement, social justice etc.
Knowledge of behaviour change techniques gained from your recent graduate experiences

Benefits will include:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years' service

- up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period

Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
Cycle to Work scheme
Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

Closing date: 14 July 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.