Job Description

Oxford Brookes University is looking to recruit an experienced, reliable and highly motivated Sustainability Engagement Officer as a member of the Environmental Sustainability team to provide effective behaviour change sustainability engagement programs in support of the Sustainability Engagement Strategy and action plan. The Environmental Sustainability Team are an award winning innovative team, passionate about making positive change to proactively address the climate and biodiversity crisis, aiming to be a first class university in the Sustainability league tables. If you are looking for a role to deliver positive change and engage and upskill our students and staff around the environmental sustainability agenda then this might be just the role for you.

A recently appointed member of staff said \xe2\x80\x9cit was inspiring coming into an organisation where staff have been working for significant lengths of time, which means OBU must be doing something right! 12 weeks down the line and I understand why - the people and my induction. Every person I have been in contact with has not only gone out of their way to help me, but made me feel like a valued member of the team and for that I am thankful. I am looking forward to hopefully a very long career with Brookes.\xe2\x80\x9d

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. In the Sustainability Engagement Officer post you\'ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Environmental SustainabilityTeam for our Estates & Campus Services Department. The University has adopted equity, diversity and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. Applicants with a disability can be reassured that Oxford Brookes is a Disability Confident employer . As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Working hours for the post of Sustainability Engagement Officer:

This is a full time post which is 37 hours, typically Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, but Oxford Brookes is supportive of flexible working, part time working and job sharing. Applicants who would like to have a working arrangement like this are encouraged to apply for this post. If you would like to speak to discuss this role further please contact Michele Morley, Head of Environmental Sustainability, mmorley@brookes.ac.uk so that arrangements can be made to hold a telephone call or video call.

Overall Purpose of the post of Sustainability Engagement Officer:

To support the Head of Environmental Sustainability in delivering effective behaviour change sustainability engagement programs in support of the Sustainability Engagement Strategy and action plan. Work proactively with students and the Brookes Union to deliver effective change and support the union to reach its sustainability objectives. Manage sustainability communications, using a range of social media platforms and reporting on behalf of the team in collaboration with the Marketing, Recruitment and Events Directorate. Deliver effective student and staff induction programs, educational programs, campaigns and events.

Qualifications and Experience for the post of Sustainability Engagement Officer:

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job, but we realise the \'perfect candidate\' doesn\'t exist. So, if you are excited about working for us, go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need.

Qualifications:

Degree in environmental management or relevant subject, such as marketing, communication and events management.

Experience required for post:

Experience in delivering and supporting behaviour change programs, events and marketing campaigns ideally within a sustainability service and managing projects for improving environmental performance.

Benefits

As a Sustainability Engagement Officer you will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document \xe2\x80\x9cAll about Brookes\xe2\x80\x9d below or visit www.brookes.ac.uk/human-resources/working-here/benefits/

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the \xe2\x80\x9cApply for Job\xe2\x80\x9d button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called \xe2\x80\x9cSupporting Documents\xe2\x80\x9d, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.\xe2\x80\x9d

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