Associate Partner Sustainability

Associate Partner Sustainability

£34,723 - £38,296

Full Time – 36.25 Hours

12 months fixed term contract
Fire Service HQ – Swinton

Advert closing 5th April 2023 at 23:59

***Applications made via Indeed will not be shortlisted, please visit our recruitment website Greater.Jobs to apply***

Your role:

We are looking for someone to join our Corporate Support department as Associate Partner Sustainability to fill a temporary vacancy covering maternity leave. The role will support the delivery of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Sustainability Strategy, associated policies and programmes. Specifically, the successful candidate will have responsibility for maintaining the Environmental Management System and delivery of key sustainability projects related to the Sustainability Strategy. Crucially, you will play a key role in ensuring the Service continues to lead the way in reducing environmental impacts and mitigating climate change.

About you:

Education and Qualifications we need you to hold:

Essential

· Educated to Degree level in Environmental Science of related discipline or equivalent experience

· Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

· Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

· NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience we need you to have:

Essential

· Specialist knowledge and understanding of issues, concepts and principles relating to sustainability and the environment

· Knowledge of environmental management systems, energy efficiency and carbon footprinting

· Up to date knowledge of British and European legislation, statutory requirements and good practice

· Previous experience in collating data and manipulating/interpreting data to form sound and well evidence conclusions

· Experience in delivering sustainability related projects in areas such as, but not limited to, carbon reduction, waste management and sustainable travel

· Post qualification experience in a similar role

Desirable

· Experience of working to a recognised standard for environmental management, such as ISO 14001 or BS8555

· Knowledge and experience of environmental audit and investigation techniques

· A keen and demonstrable personal interest in environmental issues

· Proven ability to stimulate behavioural change in others through environmental campaigns and initiatives

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About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

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We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

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To find out more about working for us please visit: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

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Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about on Greater.Jobs.

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Mandatory Information:

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £34,723.00-£38,296.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/04/2023
Reference ID: https://gmcajobs.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmAgwQ9tWEbRh8zSpy1W1FMUDzICj95QtkrYCPl5v+YT8QZy3RI0VDNKp97DBpq778QjQHiKw1WAtae5UZs0ydzJFlEvwmXWTSS72aDHX8F8el/J25GX9ldjZqvXKJTiUPA==