Sustainability Officer

Who the job is for

NTSU is searching for an enthusiastic Sustainability Officer to join our People & Culture
Team.

Do you have a passion for environmental conservation and sustainable practices? Are you ready
to lead the charge in implementing green initiatives? If you’re committed to making a tangible
impact and promoting sustainability within an organisation, we’re excited to meet you.

What’s the job

The Sustainability Officer at NTSU will be instrumental in assessing and enhancing the
environmental impact of the organisation and its activities. This involves identifying and
deploying tools for measuring environmental performance, managing engagement with environmental
standards like ISO 14001, and collaborating on projects with NTU to foster active participation
among colleagues and students. The role demands the development and execution of the NTSU
Sustainability Strategy in alignment with the overarching organisational strategy, ensuring it
reflects sector best practices, legislative compliance, and campus-wide initiatives.

A critical aspect of the job includes fostering a culture of sustainability within the NTSU
community. This includes engaging students in the co-creation and execution of sustainability
strategies, leading targeted projects to address environmental challenges, and enhancing
communication about the Union’s environmental efforts to ensure they are engaging and
accessible. Building effective relationships within NTSU and NTU is key to enabling
collaborative approaches to sustainability challenges, as well as working with stakeholders to
implement environmental report recommendations across campuses.

Additionally, the role extends to supporting the Union’s broader engagement with sustainability
through content creation, reporting on progress towards sustainability goals, participating in
professional development, and fostering an environment of constructive feedback. The
Sustainability Officer will also be expected to support student officers, committee members,
and union staff in sustainability initiatives, manage student staff or interns, and contribute
innovative practices to NTSU’s service planning and delivery. This comprehensive role not only
focuses on immediate sustainability goals but also on cultivating a long-term culture of
environmental responsibility within the NTSU community.

What are we looking for?

If you’re a dynamic individual with a passion for sustainability and education, NTSU offers an
exciting opportunity to become our Sustainability Officer. We’re looking for candidates who
have a blend of experience and skills that align with our mission to drive sustainable
development within our community.

We value experience in working with and supporting students, as well as a deep understanding of
Education for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. If you have a
track record of building strong relationships with various stakeholders, juggling competing
priorities, and delivering training, we encourage you to apply. Experience in the education
sector and project management will be highly regarded.

Why apply?

Working for NTSU as a Sustainability Officer not only positions you at the heart of impactful
environmental initiatives but also offers a range of benefits designed to support your
professional and personal growth.

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of annual leave + 13 Bank Holidays and Office Closure Days,
  allowing ample time for rest, recreation, and personal pursuits.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we
  offer TOIL for extra hours worked, ensuring you have time to recharge.
• Pension Contribution: With a 4-6% pension contribution, we invest in your future, helping
  ensure your financial stability post-retirement.
• Flexible Working: We embrace flexibility, offering arrangements that can help you balance
  your professional and personal life effectively.
• Salary Progression Based on Performance: Your hard work and dedication won’t go unnoticed.
  We reward performance with salary increases within a band, reflecting your value to our team.
• Travel Pass Loan: Ease your commute expenses with our travel pass benefits.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: We support our employees during difficult times with enhanced sick pay,
  ensuring you can focus on your health when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Programme: This can provide you with access to a helpline for
  confidential and independent advice and support, in areas from
• Training and Development Opportunities: Grow with us. We offer numerous opportunities for
  professional development, helping you expand your skills and advance your career.
• Staff events: we host regular get-togethers as an organisation to encourage our career
  staff to get to know each other and fun.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: We support new parents with 3 weeks of paid paternity leave,
  enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave ensuring you can spend invaluable time with
  your new family member.
• Free eye tests and financial contribution towards glasses required for computer work.
• Free annual flu jabs.

Please submit your application via Sustainability Officer Application
Form February 2024 – Page 1 of 7 (Personal Details) (ntu.ac.uk).

To learn more, please read our person spec and job description: See
Specifications

Deadline to apply is 23:59 on Thursday 07 March. Interviews are expected to be
held in-person on Thursday 14 March, at our City Campus location.