Sustainability Officer/Coordinator

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are hiring a Sustainability Officer/Coordinator to enhance their sustainability strategy, focusing on utilities management and environmental initiatives. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can collaborate across various departments. The position offers a salary of £27,462 - £30,917 per annum for 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.
£27,462 - £30,917 per annum37.5 hours per weekPermanent About UsHartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here. Key Responsibilities
• We are seeking a passionate and driven Sustainability Officer to join the Estates, Sustainability and Environment Department at Hartpury University and Hartpury College. The role will report to the Sustainability Director.
• This role is essential to achieving the sustainability strategy and will focus on utilities management and estates operations, whilst supporting environmental initiatives and projects to improve sustainability and carbon reduction across the campus.
• The successful candidate will be proactive, detail and data-oriented, and a strong communicator passionate about creating a sustainable future. They will foster collaboration among on-site teams, contractors, academics, students and other estate and building users to monitor and improve our sustainability performance.

About You
• You will be proactive and solutions-oriented with a passion for sustainability.
• A collaborative team player, comfortable working across diverse departments and disciplines.
• An analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and data management skills.
• A commitment to embedding sustainability principles in all aspects of work.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.