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Project Work Description
Project Work Number Project Worker Title
1711 College Sustainable Development Officer
Background
Wigan & Leigh College is a large general Further Education College and will provide an excellent diverse work experience opportunity.
Wigan & Leigh College has had an Environmental Policy since 1997 and within budgetary and staffing constraints has embraced the sustainability agenda from this time.
The successful candidate would be based in the Environmental Services Department managed directly by the Head of Department. They would work closely with the Estates Team in Environmental Services but also across college to reduce energy and water consumption.
Wigan & Leigh College has implemented a number of environmental programmes but the impact has been limited. We require someone to be the catalyst and prime mover to drive forward the College’s environmental and sustainable development agenda, to improve the College’s environmental performance in general but initially specifically focused on energy management and carbon reduction.
Objective
Assistance is required to implement the College Sustainable Development Policy. In particular, this will focus on improving energy, waste and water management strategies, implementing the college travel plan and working to embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in all curriculum areas. By involving staff and students, the project aims to result in an increased awareness of and participation in environmental and sustainability issues.
Employer: Wigan & Leigh College
Salary (per annum pro rata): £16,566 Point 12 on new harmonised scale
Interview Date: 26/08/09
Telephone Interviews, Week Commencing: 17/08/09 The telephone interviews will be short and fairly informal. Please make sure you are contactable during the stated week.
Closing Date: 16/08/09
Start Date: 14/09/09
Length of Project Work: 52 weeks
Hours/Week: 37 hours
Work outside normal hours: not normally required.
Base: Wigan & Leigh College Parson’s Walk (You may be required to work at or from any building, location or premises of Wigan & Leigh College, and any other establishment where Wigan & Leigh College conducts its business)
Department: Environmental Services
Reports to: Gillian Sinnott
Benefits of the Project Work to the Graduate
The successful graduate will have opportunities to learn about being a team player, developing communication skills in different mediums and will gain project management skills including planning, implementing and reviewing. The project will also offer the post-holder a greater understanding of environmental legislation and skills in implementing procedures to ensure compliance, as well as gaining experience in managing internal and external change.
Employment potential and options post Project Work
The placement may be able to be extended dependent upon its success and the development of any further needs that the Environment Team may have. Permanent work opportunities may arise within the team over the duration of the placement but timing and funding will influence the likelihood of any further opportunities for the graduate within the team .
Numbered Lists: Please note all numbered lists start with the most important through to least important Output or Key Task.
Output 1
Reduction in energy use: Improving energy management to effect a reduction in carbon footprint and energy costs.
Output 2
Reduction in quantity of waste going to landfill: Improving waste management through a reduction in waste and assurance of compliance with legislation.
Output 3
Improving water management to reduce our carbon footprint and water costs.
Output 4
Development and instigation of measures to implement the travel plan, with programmes in place to reduce number of single-occupancy car journeys associated with college business.
Output 5
The embedding of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in all curriculum areas to increase awareness of sustainable development by staff and students.
Key Task 1
To assist the Head of Environmental Services, through having responsibility for convening a Sustainable Development Champions Network across the college, to support the implementation of the College Sustainable Development Policy.
Key Task 2
To work with the Estates team to develop processes and procedures to monitor College energy and water usage, develop energy saving initiatives and meet targets for year on year reduction in consumption.
Key Task 3
To work with the College Services Manager (Facilities manager) to ensure compliance with the hazardous waste regulations to develop a waste management strategy and reduce the amount of College waste to landfill.
Key Task 4
To assist the Head of Environmental Services in the implementation of the College Travel Plan.
Key Task 5
To work with the Education for Sustainable Development Group to embed Sustainable Development in the curriculum.
Key Task 6
To maintain and develop knowledge of environmental and sustainable development legislation and directives, developing and implementing an Environmental Management System to ensure compliance with the AOC ‘Green College’ declaration.
Key Task 7
To be a representative for the Department for Environmental Services at College management groups, as required and to represent the College at external events and in liaison with external organisations.
Key Task 8
To control allocated budgets and ensure expenditure remains within budget.
Key Task 9
To undertake appropriate staff development as agreed with the line manager to keep abreast of developments in the principal area of work, and to follow strictly the requirements of the College's Health, Safety & Environment Policy and Equality/Diversity Policy.
Key Task 10
To work co-operatively with other areas of the College to provide a corporate College service, particularly at enrolment times and during academic vacations.
Personal Specification
Weighting: Please note that Weightings should indicate the importance of each selection criteria, the higher the weighting the greater the importance. The weightings will be used to calculate the interview score in order to fairly assess all candidates.
Essential Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 5
Undergraduate degree preferably in an environmentally related discipline
Essential Selection Criteria 2 Weighting: 5
Comprehensive knowledge of current, relevant legislation.
Essential Selection Criteria 3 Weighting: 5
Experience and ability to, work under own initiative.
Essential Selection Criteria 4 Weighting: 5
Team worker with the ability to work independently
Essential Selection Criteria 5 Weighting: 5
Information technology and Communication Skills
Essential Selection Criteria 6 Weighting: 5
Innovative, out-going and self-motivated, with the ability to motivate and inspire others
Essential Selection Criteria 7 Weighting: 5
Good organisational skills
Essential Selection Criteria 8 Weighting: 5
Required to travel as necessary to fulfil duties of role (a drivers licence or car are not necessary but a willingness to travel is essential)
Essential Selection Criteria 9 Weighting: 5
Willingness to undertake continuous professional development and undergo a full CRB check.
Desirable Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 5
Committed to environmental and sustainability issues
Desirable Selection Criteria 2 Weighting: 5
Approachable and personable, patient and diplomatic
Desirable Selection Criteria 3 Weighting: 5
Experience in at least one aspect of the role eg: energy management
Desirable Selection Criteria 4 Weighting: 4
Post-graduate degree in an environmental discipline
Desirable Selection Criteria 5 Weighting: 4
Membership of a related professional body, eg: IEMA
Benefits of working with StudentForce and CUSP
StudentForce is an environmental and educational charity, which enables students and recent graduates to work with businesses and community groups to learn about, promote sustainable development, and become more employable. With this service StudentForce will provide:
· A StudentForce Coordinator to act as a point of contact for any help and assistance you may need from StudentForce.
· Educational resources, management support, and networking opportunities.
· A number of learning notes and material available to you throughout the project.
· A monthly Newsletter (Eforce) informing you of current sustainability news topics, up and coming events and workshops and a network of other Project Workers.
Training and Development Opportunities:-
· An Introductory Meeting to provide guidance for the successful completion of the project, and to detail the training opportunities and support offered by both the client and Studentforce.
· A Review Meeting in order to discuss your progress and offer guidance for job hunting or CV editing, also to gain feedback about StudentForce and the project from the client and Project Worker.
· The opportunity to network and interact with the EAUC’s institutional members through training and development activities.
· A City and Guilds Professional Development Award to allow the Project Worker the chance to gain professional accreditation for the skills they develop throughout the placement.
· Attendance at Core Learning Workshops run every quarter to build skills in Project Management and Assertive Communication.
· Additional Optional Workshops run on demand, these have included: Effective Presentation and Facilitation Skills, Train the Trainer, Selling and Communicating Sustainability (we strongly encourage you to attend training events and provide for 3 days of training within your working hours).
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