Sustainability Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about a sustainable future? If you’re driven to create positive change and inspire others in environmental sustainability, this role could be perfect for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate individual to join the University’s sustainability team as Sustainability Engagement Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join an impactful team delivering real change in driving the University Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero Carbon commitment.

Working alongside colleagues in the Sustainability Team you will lead the development and delivery of sustainability related communication and engagement activities with students, colleagues and external audiences.

To succeed in this role, you should be a self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic person with a firm commitment to sustainability. Ideally your broad range of knowledge and experience of sustainability issues, and creative flair for communication and engagement will enable you to motivate others to engage with our programmes.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Bec Bennett, Assistant Director of Sustainability on r.a.bennett@salford.ac.uk

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate a comprehensive programme of on campus activity, supported by online initiatives, to engage staff and students on sustainability issues.
• Effectively use a variety of communication channels to raise awareness, educate and influence staff and students to make more sustainable choices.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University, as well as internal and external networks and partners, to assess the needs of staff and student groups and create targeted actions to engage them
• Establish effective strategies to promote participation in engagement programmes.
• Lead volunteers to develop and implement successful programmes that achieve positive outcomes.

A bit about the Sustainability Office

At Salford we recognise the climate and biological crises and that climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our society across the globe. As a University we have a major role to play in enabling our students and staff to respond positively to global challenges through their study, work and life. Our vision is that by embedding sustainability in all aspects of University life, we will enable our community to create impactful positive change for society and the environment.

The Sustainability Team at the University of Salford leads the development and implementation of the University Sustainability Strategy and is made up of the Sustainability Office and the Environmental Sustainability Team. The Sustainability Office has responsibility for the holistic sustainability strategy and works with teams across the whole University embed sustainability. The Environmental Sustainability Team based in Estates have responsibility for delivering the Sustainability Strategy across our campus operations.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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