Social Sustainability Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - House of Commons UK Parliament

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Description
Positions

  • 1
Band / Grade

  • B2
Salary
- £33,000 - £37,520 per annum

Post Type

  • Concurrent
Contract Type

  • Fixed Term
Contract Length

  • 1
year with possibility of extension or permanency

Working Pattern

  • Full Time/Job Share
Leave entitlement

  • Starting at 30 days per annum, prorata
Pension

  • Civil Service Pension Scheme
Closing Date

8th January 2023 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)

  • W/c 23 January (likely to be held on Thurs 26 January)
Additional File

  • House of Commons Benefits and
    Introduction
The Social Sustainability Team is currently part of the Strategic Estates People & Business Management Team. This role will sit within the Social Sustainability Team, reporting to the Head of Social Sustainability.


The Role
We are looking to recruit a Social Sustainability Coordinator to join the recently formed Social Sustainability Team.

The core purpose of the role is to support social sustainability projects and initiatives to deliver Parliament's Social Sustainability Plan.

This will involve supporting the Head of Social Sustainability to develop the Social Sustainability Plan, supporting sustainability projects, and monitoring progress of projects across the team.

The postholder will help develop the implementation of the parliamentary approach to supply chain management with regards to business ethics including modern slavery, diversity and inclusion, and engaging and investing in communities.

The postholder will work collaboratively with stakeholders across Parliament and Parliament's supply chains.

The Social Sustainability Team will also work closely with the Environmental Sustainability Team to develop a holistic approach to sustainability.


Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Support the Head of Social Sustainability and other team members to implement a Social Sustainability Plan for Parliament to ensure a structured and planned approach to sustainability and the supply chain.
  • Lead on some projects, including the ongoing Modern Slavery Assessment Tool campaigns and internal awareness raising projects.
  • Support projects under Parliament's Modern Slavery Programme, including the development of Parliament's annual modern slavery statement.

Skills and Experience

Criterion - Project support
Experience of project support or management, ensuring effective implementation, monitoring performance and delivering tangible outcomes.


Desirable:
Experience of supporting sustainability projects throughout supply chains.


Criterion - Planning and organising
Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Monitors tasks in a systematic and organised way, effectively planning and prioritising multiple activities.


Criterion - Working with people


Effective team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of people, including senior colleagues.

Promotes and contributes to a culture of diversity and inclusion.


Criterion - Communicating


Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex information in a meaningful way to the receiver.

Ability to draft clear and accurate communications to suit a range of audiences.


Why Join
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

  • 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
  • Civil Service Pension scheme.
  • Access to training and development.
  • Flexible working.
  • Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Next Steps
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the **Job Description
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