Sustainability Coordinator

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is hiring a Sustainability Coordinator for a 3-month full-time role in Northampton, UK, with hybrid work options requiring 1-3 days in the office. The coordinator will assist in implementing sustainability initiatives, manage data, create content, and support projects. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and a degree in a related field. The salary is £24k per annum.
Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Salary: £24k per annum

Contract: 3 months / Full Time / 37.50 hours per week

Location and Type: HO Northampton / Hybrid with expectation to be in the office 1-3 days per week.

Start Date: Asap for right candidate

Job Summary: The Sustainability Coordinator will support the Energy and Sustainability Manager in implementing and managing sustainability initiatives throughout Bright Horizons. This role involves data management, content creation, project support, and general administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of sustainability action plans.

Responsibilities:

General Administration:
• Track and manage the Energy and Future Earth mailboxes, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the Energy and Sustainability Manager.
• Provide support in organising meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
• Assist in writing up minutes and creating agendas for the Future Earth Panel and Global ESG Taskforce meetings.

Content Design:
• Assist in designing content for sustainability engagement communications to be sent to nurseries and support offices.
• Review and assist in the design of new Future Earth webpages.
• Create content for "Bright Now" and "This Week" communications.

Data Management:
• Collate asset information to build and maintain a comprehensive database.
• Review and assess utility data to identify outliers, reporting these to the Energy and Sustainability Manager.
• Collect, review, and input data related to various sustainability metrics.

Project Support:
• Assist in tracking action plans and sustainability initiatives, ensuring progress is monitored and documented.
• Investigate energy management systems and consultancies, setting up calls with the Energy Manager to explore energy audit opportunities.

What We Can Offer You:
• Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
• Flexible working and holiday entitlements
• Discounted childcare
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks
• Annual gala award evening
• Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
• Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Why Bright Horizons?
• We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2023.
• Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
• We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and database management.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

Attributes: The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about sustainability, with a basic understanding of environmental compliance and regulations.

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.