Opportunities for Sustainability and Environment-related jobs within the Education sector are increasing as more and more institutions realise the importance of managing the Environment and Sustainability. Listed below are current vacancies,  within the FHE sector. For further details of any of the posts included, individuals must contact the institution directly. If you would like to advertise a position (free for EAUC Members) please contact us at info@eauc.org.uk.

Current Vacancies

University of Leeds

Estate Services

Sustainability Officer - C/D 20 July 2009

This role will focus on managing the University’s Transport Plan and will also support the University’s Sustainability Development objectives including active travel and sustainable procurement.

Ideally qualified to degree level in Environment, Transport or a related discipline, you will also have:

• Wide knowledge of sustainability / environmental issues.
• Experience in working with Travel Plans.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of website management.

The post requires working with University staff, students and outside organisations to manage existing programmes and also identify, promote and implement new initiatives. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to be a proactive member of the Sustainable Development team.

University Grade 6 (£24,152 – £28,839 p.a)

Informal enquiries to Keith Pitcher, Environmental Officer, email k.f.pitcher@leeds.ac.uk tel +44 (0)113 343 7255.

To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained from Miss Kate Ledger, email esoffice@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 5938.

Job ref 038016 Closing date 10:00am 20 July 2009

University of Bedfordshire

Facilities & Estates

Energy and Environment Manager – Ref: FA3103
Grade 7, £30,594-£36,532 per annum
37 hours per week, Permanent

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking an Energy and Environment Manager to maintain and enhance our commitment to carbon reduction and environmental protection.

We already have many measures in place, some supported by the Carbon Trust and some backed with Government funding, but we are fully committed to doing lots more.

So we are looking for a highly confident, proactive and committed professional with exceptional communication and negotiation skills who is able to motivate and bring together all the internal and external stakeholders to exceed our current targets.

Ideally, you will have experience of successfully monitoring and managing energy and water consumption to minimise carbon emissions as well as costs. You will also have been at the forefront of establishing innovative practices and translating those into action and to have led the publicity to promote awareness with our students and staff.

To apply:

Please download information and application forms from: www.beds.ac.uk/jobs

Alternatively, application forms and further details may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton LU1 3JU. Tel 01582 743376 (24 hour answering service) or email employment.opportunities@beds.ac.uk
Please quote reference number and job title.

Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

Closing date : 20th July 2009

Interview date: Week commencing 3 August 2009 subject to candidates holiday commitments