Head of Circular Economy (maternity cover)

The Circular Economy at UWE Bristol is central to how we view our assets and resources; from engaging suppliers through the procurement process, to ensuring these are kept in use at the University for as long as possible, to how we manage resources onwards once they are no longer required. This role encompasses the strategic development of institution wide processes, through to delivery of practical solutions and projects, working with both internal and external partners.

This role sits within the award-winning Sustainability Team at UWE Bristol, but has the scope and remit to work across the entire institution, for example supporting academics and students with living lab opportunities, working with external partners and third sector organisations, as well as suppliers and contractors.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for the circular economy and the ability to deliver new ways of working within a large and complex organisation. You will have effective communication skills, the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, and be able to demonstrate the leadership required to support both the team and UWE Bristol to take on the challenges of a Circular Economy.

Why UWE Bristol?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

To discuss the role please contact Joanna Dainton on 07920246546 or email: Joanna.Dainton@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at our Frenchay campus although the date is still to be confirmed.

This is a full-time post, working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis for 12 months covering a period of maternity leave or the earlier return of the post holder. 

This post is available on a job share basis.

This role is campus based for at least 75% of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.

UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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