Sustainability Coordinator (3 month contract)

Job Description

Position Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Reports To: Energy and Sustainability Manager

Working days/hours: Mon to Fri / 37.50 hours / 2-3 days a week in the Northampton Office

Timeframe: 3-months contract, Starting asap

Salary: £24,000 / per annum pro rata

Relevant Degree Needed for this opportunity

Job Summary:

The Sustainability Coordinator will support the Energy and Sustainability Manager in implementing and managing sustainability initiatives throughout Bright Horizons. This role involves data management, content creation, project support, and general administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of sustainability action plans.

Responsibilities:

General Administration:

• Track and manage the Energy and Future Earth mailboxes, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the Energy and Sustainability Manager.
• Provide support in organising meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
• Assist in writing up minutes and creating agendas for the Future Earth Panel and Global ESG Taskforce meetings.

Content Design:

• Assist in designing content for sustainability engagement communications to be sent to nurseries and support offices.
• Review and assist in the design of new Future Earth webpages.
• Create content for "Bright Now" and "This Week" communications.

Data Management:

• Collate asset information to build and maintain a comprehensive database.
• Review and assess utility data to identify outliers, reporting these to the Energy and Sustainability Manager.
• Collect, review, and input data related to various sustainability metrics.

Project Support:

• Assist in tracking action plans and sustainability initiatives, ensuring progress is monitored and documented.
• Investigate energy management systems and consultancies, setting up calls with the Energy Manager to explore energy audit opportunities.

Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about sustainability, with a basic understanding of environmental compliance and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and database management.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Education:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.