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Manchester Metropolitan is a first-class sustainable university, achieving a top three rating in the People and Planet University League since 2013. Through our campus and practices, education, research, and partnerships our aim is to be a beacon of sustainable development practice, making a positive difference to climate change, society, and the environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven sustainability professional who is looking for a challenging and varied role in supporting the delivery of the University's ambitious Leadership in Sustainability Strategy (2022-2026).
This is an exciting opportunity to be based in a high-performing and highly motivated Sustainability Team that is integral in improving the University's sustainability performance.
About the role:
Being in the Sustainability Team, you will support the delivery of key projects and programmes which contribute to our continued environmental performance and to our reputation as a leading University for sustainability.
The responsibilities of the Sustainability Officer will include but are not limited to:
- plan and deliver projects that increase awareness and understanding of sustainability
- deliver effective sustainability communications and be the key point of contact in the Sustainability Team
- support in the collation of sustainability data and information for a range of key publications, reports, and submissions
- support the administration and coordination of the Environmental Management System
- support the Sustainability Managers in the delivery of projects
About the candidate:
You will be a passionate and driven professional with a career and/or educational background in sustainability and the environment and possess a sound knowledge of environmental management and sustainability reporting. You will have experience in managing and delivering projects, and in developing effective and engaging communications that ensure good levels of awareness and understanding of sustainability and environmental issues amongst staff and students. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate ownership of your personal workload.
To apply:
If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description. Along with your CV please include a cover letter (no longer than one page) setting out why you and this role are a good match.
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
