Location
Walsall, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£26,657 per year

About the Role
We are looking for an organised and proactive Sustainability Officer to support the College’s sustainability and Operational Services work. You will lead and deliver sustainability initiatives, engage staff, students, contractors and visitors in practical environmental improvements, and help raise awareness of the College’s sustainability priorities through clear communications, activities and accessible information. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and dynamic environment committed to environmental responsibility and operational excellence. For full specification requirements please refer to the job description at the top of this page.

Benefits
Competitive salaries
Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
Up to 29 days annual leave with generous additional closure days
Free on site car parking
Outstanding staff training and team building programme
ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for staff
Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts
Simply Health care scheme
On site Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward and recognition scheme
State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including the Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery
Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant

Walsall College is passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. The College environment is diverse in character and student population. Applications from candidates of Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability are particularly welcome. The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, upholding fundamental British Values and expects all employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.

Experience
Experience relevant to sustainability initiatives and operational services is desirable to effectively lead and deliver environmental improvements.

About you
You are organised, proactive and passionate about sustainability. You have strong communication skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders including staff, students, contractors and visitors. You are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace and have a positive approach to safeguarding and upholding fundamental British Values.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description; however, relevant experience or education in sustainability, environmental management or related fields will be advantageous.