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Sustainability Manager
Job Posted: 17 days ago
Salary: £ 31,288/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Belfast, City of Belfast
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Groundwork is seeking a passionate and dynamic Sustainability Manager to lead the “Goals for Climate” initiative. This exciting programme, delivered in partnership with the Irish Football Association Foundation and Queen’s University, aims to harness the unifying power of sport to mobilise communities in climate action across Northern Ireland.
Sustainability Manager
Responsible to: Head of Operations
Responsible for: 2 x Climate Coordinators
Location: Hybrid Working – Belfast BT15 2GB
Region: Groundwork Northern Ireland
Term: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 Hours per week)
Salary: £31,288
About Us
Groundwork NI is part of a national federation, supporting and championing communities. We want to see empowered communities grown from the ground up, that are sustainable, happy and healthy places to live, work and play.
Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.
The Role:
The Sustainability manager will be responsible for leading on developing the Goals for Climate programme working with the IFA Foundation and Queens university to deliver on the Climate Action programme outcomes.
The role is varied and challenging, dealing with emerging climate change concepts, while coordinating delivery of a multi-layered work programme. It requires a driven, curious, and collaborative approach. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop skills in design and delivery of work programme actions, training and event organisation and gain valuable experience leading on climate action in Groundwork NI. You will represent Groundwork at external events and meetings, ensuring that you collaborate, share and learn from other leaders in climate action within the sector. You will be able to communicate clearly and work effectively with a range of key partners and stakeholders, working with colleagues across the Trust and the Groundwork Federation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and implement tailored training programs to equip a network of Green volunteers with the skills to understand their carbon footprint, design and implement climate action plans, and adopt sustainable practices.
* Inspire and mobilise local football clubs and communities to take part in climate action.
* Lead a small team, leveraging your understanding of climate change and community engagement.
* Oversee the development and delivery of the Goals for Climate programme, ensuring alignment with the Climate Action programme outcomes.
Role Requirements:
* Engage with emerging climate change concepts and coordinate a multi-layered work programme.
* Opportunity to develop skills in programme design, training, event organisation, and gain valuable experience in leading climate action initiatives.
* Represent Groundwork at external events and meetings, collaborating with other leaders in the climate action sector.
* Communicate clearly and work effectively with key partners, stakeholders, and colleagues across the Trust and the Groundwork Federation.
Closing date: 5pm Monday 17th March 2025
We expect to conduct interviews during the week beginning 24th March 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Groundwork NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees, and we aim to select the best person for the job.
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