Job Title: Sustainability & Environment Manager

Location: Hulme, Manchester

Salary: £32,259 - £34,391 per annum

Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 10:00am

Purpose of the Role:

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Sustainability and Environment Manager who will lead on the delivery of the college's sustainability strategy.

The post holder will plan, manage and coordinate projects and initiatives across the college ensuring alignment with the Department for Education's Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. You will develop and embed sustainability into college culture and review and update the college's sustainability policy.

Key responsibilities will include providing written reports to Governors and other stakeholders and completing streamlined energy and carbon reporting returns. Other duties include seeking out new funding streams, leading training to upskill staff and embedding carbon literacy within relevant study programmes across the college.

You will work with the Facilities Manager to review energy usage and support investment in energy efficiency, as well as work in partnership with the Facilities Manager and Financial Controller to reduce the college's energy costs. You will chair the college's Environment Group and work closely with the student Environment Ambassadors, supporting them to lead on the annual college Environment Week. The post holder will also collaborate closely with various departments across the college to promote, embed and improve sustainability.

About Us:

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme", Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college."

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 (Appendix 1), this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Supporting Statement:

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.

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Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Environment and Sustainability Advisor, Environment Advisor, Sustainability Advisor, Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Advisor, Environment and Sustainability Consultant, Environment Consultant, Sustainability Consultant, ISO14001 may also be considered for this role.