Sustainability Officer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham Trent SU

Nottingham Trent SU
Nottingham Trent SU
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Sustainability Officer
- (£26,034, 37.5 hours/week)_


Who the job is for.
NTSU is searching for an enthusiastic Sustainability Officer to join our People & Culture Team.


Do you have a passion for environmental conservation and sustainable practices? Are you ready to lead the charge in implementing green initiatives? If you're committed to making a tangible impact and promoting sustainability within an organisation, we're excited to meet you.


What's the job.


The Sustainability Officer at NTSU will be instrumental in assessing and enhancing the environmental impact of the organisation and its activities.

This involves identifying and deploying tools for measuring environmental performance, managing engagement with environmental standards like ISO 14001, and collaborating on projects with NTU to foster active participation among colleagues and students.

The role demands the development and execution of the NTSU Sustainability Strategy in alignment with the overarching organisational strategy, ensuring it reflects sector best practices, legislative compliance, and campus-wide initiatives.

A critical aspect of the job includes fostering a culture of sustainability within the NTSU community.

This includes engaging students in the co-creation and execution of sustainability strategies, leading targeted projects to address environmental challenges, and enhancing communication about the Union's environmental efforts to ensure they are engaging and accessible.

Building effective relationships within NTSU and NTU is key to enabling collaborative approaches to sustainability challenges, as well as working with stakeholders to implement environmental report recommendations across campuses.


Additionally, the role extends to supporting the Union's broader engagement with sustainability through content creation, reporting on progress towards sustainability goals, participating in professional development, and fostering an environment of constructive feedback.

The Sustainability Officer will also be expected to support student officers, committee members, and union staff in sustainability initiatives, manage student staff or interns, and contribute innovative practices to NTSU's service planning and delivery.

This comprehensive role not only focuses on immediate sustainability goals but also on cultivating a long-term culture of environmental responsibility within the NTSU community.


What are we looking for?


We value experience in working with and supporting students, as well as a deep understanding of Education for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

If you have a track record of building strong relationships with various stakeholders, juggling competing priorities, and delivering training, we encourage you to apply.

Experience in the education sector and project management will be highly regarded.


Why apply?


Working for NTSU as a Sustainability Officer not only positions you at the heart of impactful environmental initiatives but also offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth.


  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of annual leave + 13 Bank Holidays and Office Closure Days, allowing ample time for rest, recreation, and personal pursuits.
  • Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): We understand the importance of worklife balance. That's why we offer TOIL for extra hours worked, ensuring you have time to recharge.
  • Pension Contribution: With a 46% pension contribution, we invest in your future, helping ensure your financial stability postretirement.
  • Flexible Working: We embrace flexibility, offering arrangements that can help you balance your professional and personal life effectively.
  • Salary Progression Based on Performance: Your hard work and dedication won't go unnoticed. We reward performance with salary increases within a band, reflecting your value to our team.
  • Travel Pass Loan: Ease your commute expenses with our travel pass benefits.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay: We support our employees during difficult times with enhanced sick pay, ensuring you can focus on your health when you need it most.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: This can provide you with access to a helpline for confidential and independent advice and support, in areas from
  • Training and

Development Opportunities:
Grow with us. We offer numerous opportunities for professional development, helping you expand your skills and advance your career.

  • Staff events: we host regular gettogethers as an organisation to encourage our career staff to get to know each other and fun.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: We support new parents with 3 weeks of paid paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave ensuring you can spend invaluable time with your new family member.
  • Free eye tests and financial contribution towards glasses required for computer work.
  • Free annual flu jabs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£26,034.00 per year


Benefits:

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