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Environmental and Sustainability Officer

Wirral Metropolitan College

Birkenhead

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 33,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Environmental and Sustainability Officer to join their dynamic Estates and Facilities team. This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in environmental management while ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. The college is dedicated to providing high-quality education and training, making a positive impact on the local community. Join a forward-thinking team that values ambition, resilience, and inclusivity, and contribute to meaningful projects that drive sustainability initiatives. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.

Benefits

Complementary employee car parking
Outstanding facilities
Enhanced annual leave
Family-friendly policies
Financial support for teaching qualifications
Paid DBS checks
Commitment to CPD
Flexible work approach
Pension contribution rates at 20.8%

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree or qualification in environmental science or management.
  • Proven experience in environmental and sustainability management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on environmental and sustainability management procedures.
  • Advise on compliance for environmental standards in education.

Skills

Effective communication
Project innovation and leadership
Environmental and sustainability analysis
Collaboration and relationship building
Problem-solving
Change management
Multi-tasking

Education

Level 5/Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or Management
Professional membership (e.g., IEMA)
Level 2 Maths
Level 2 English

Job description

Environmental and Sustainability Officer

Location: Birkenhead

Salary: GBP26,844 to GBP32,035 per annum

We are looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Officer to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of GBP26,844 to GBP32,035 per annum.

Job Purpose:

To advise and lead on environmental and sustainability management procedures and processes ensuring compliance for WMC as an educational provider.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Relevant Level 5/Degree or professional qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science or Management or Biological/Physical Sciences
  • Professional membership (eg IEMA)
  • Level 2 maths
  • Level 2 English
  • Effective and confident communicator
  • Innovate and lead on projects
  • Identify and implement environmental and sustainability opportunities
  • Build collaborative working relationships
  • Analyse and problem solve with teams
  • Multi-task and manage conflicting demands and priorities to tight timescales
  • Change management
  • Proven experience in environmental and sustainability.
Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Benefits:
  • Complementary employee carparking
  • Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement
  • Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
  • Financial support for teaching qualifications available
  • DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
  • Company is committed to CPD
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%
If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.
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