Sustainability Assistant - Barnsley College
Sustainability Assistant – Barnsley College - Term time only - £23,534 pro rata
Are you looking for a role where you can use your skills and energy to make a difference?
Barnsley College are looking for someone who is passionate about driving sustainability and wants to make positive changes within their working environment. We are extremely proud of our progress in this area and have a new opening for a Sustainability Assistant to help support us with our mission.
Benefits
Leadership & Management
Permanent vacancy / Term time only - 37 hours per week
£23,534 pro rata (£19,772 per annum)
At Barnsley College, we recognise the importance of changing the way we work, and the integral part Education must play in building a sustainable future for the next generation. We have made positive changes to become more sustainable in all aspects of college life, with over 700 members of staff and around 9,000 students making climate conscious adjustments, impacting on the local community. We are now looking to welcome a Sustainability Assistant to join us on our journey and accelerate our goals outlined in our Sustainability Strategy.
This role will be incredibly varied, with no two days the same. Main duties include:
If you wish to have a positive impact on the College and the wider community, whilst working on pioneering sustainability projects in the Further Education space, then come join us and be a part of an Outstanding Ofsted rated College!
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Monday 1st April 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Are you looking for a role where you can use your skills and energy to make a difference?
Barnsley College are looking for someone who is passionate about driving sustainability and wants to make positive changes within their working environment. We are extremely proud of our progress in this area and have a new opening for a Sustainability Assistant to help support us with our mission.
Benefits
- First of all, what’s in it for you?
- Generous annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
- Contributory pension schemes (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores – who doesn’t love 20% off?
- Access to healthcare as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development days and paid volunteering days
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted gym membership (Facilities onsite so perfect for that quick workout)
- Northern Rail Season Ticket Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Discounted hair and beauty therapies available at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and restaurants – for a well deserved coffee and cake break!
Leadership & Management
Permanent vacancy / Term time only - 37 hours per week
£23,534 pro rata (£19,772 per annum)
At Barnsley College, we recognise the importance of changing the way we work, and the integral part Education must play in building a sustainable future for the next generation. We have made positive changes to become more sustainable in all aspects of college life, with over 700 members of staff and around 9,000 students making climate conscious adjustments, impacting on the local community. We are now looking to welcome a Sustainability Assistant to join us on our journey and accelerate our goals outlined in our Sustainability Strategy.
This role will be incredibly varied, with no two days the same. Main duties include:
- Assist with driving the carbon literacy roll-out within the College
- Delivering support sessions to staff looking to include sustainability within their teaching
- Gathering data and creating reports based on progress toward College ESD targets
- Networking with the wider College, Community and External Stakeholders
- Reporting to and working closely with the Sustainability Officer
- Working on environmental and sustainability campaigns
- Analysing data based on progress toward targets in the Sustainability Strategy
- Engaging with students and delivering ad-hoc climate education sessions
If you wish to have a positive impact on the College and the wider community, whilst working on pioneering sustainability projects in the Further Education space, then come join us and be a part of an Outstanding Ofsted rated College!
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Monday 1st April 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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