Environmental Sustainability Officer

Job Title: Environmental Sustainability Officer

Job Location:UK Flexible Location

Hours: Part-time 21hrs per week, core hours to be agreed (Flexible)

Salary: £27,944 to £31,808 per annum pro rata (£16,766 to £19,084 based on 21 hours per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about addressing climate change?

Can you bring your excellent IT skills to help the British Red Cross (BRC) reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainability across the organisation?

The purpose of this role is to support the development and implementation of the BRC environmental sustainability strategy including the British Red Cross Green policy.

What will an Environmental Sustainability Officer's job involve?

• Collate, analyse and report Carbon and Quality data.
• Provide support to other BRC departments formulating action plans to meet BRC targets
• Support the BRC to meet external environmental sustainability standards
• Assist with the provision of information in response to queries relating to the BRC Green Credentials.
• Horizon scan to identify technologies, innovations and Carbon reduction initiatives and best practice and communicate these to BRC directorates/ departments.
• Contribute to regular communications promoting initiatives and updating colleagues across the BRC on Sustainability.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, guidelines and tools incorporating BRC carbon reduction/environmental targets and initiatives.

What will an Environmental Sustainability Officer need to be successful?

• A keen interest in environmental sustainability and an enthusiasm to learn new areas. (There is opportunity for the post holder to access a relevant qualification via an apprenticeship.)
• Effective communication skills to prepare reports and correspondence, liaise with staff at all levels, external contractors, consultants, and external organisations regarding sustainability and carbon reduction.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail to identify solutions to complex problems.
• Well-developed organisational skills to manage workload, respond to priorities, support colleagues in replying to queries.
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Thursday the 17th of October 2024 with interviews to follow

Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.

• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.

• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.

• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.

• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.

• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.

• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.

• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.