PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post- holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities. Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to follow the Imperial Values & Behaviors framework . Our values are: • Respect • Collaboration • Excellence • Integrity • Innovation Employees are also required to comply with all College policies and regulations paying special attention to: Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Information Technology, Smoking, Private Engagements and Register of Interests. They must also undertake specific training and assume responsibility for safety relevant to specific roles, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Requirements Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following
Essential (E) Desirable (D)
Education
E
Educated to undergraduate degree level
D
Educated to Masters level (or equivalent) with a specialisation in a related Sustainability field
Experience
Working in the Higher Education or related sector on Sustainability or Sustainability related initiatives Developing, supporting and coordination of the implementation of environmental intiatives including LEAF, Green Impact, SOS Evidence of active commitment to promoting action on sustainability and implementing sustainability initiatives Supporting communications and other teams to promote sustainability and develop a culture of sustainability
D
E
E
D
Knowledge
Up to date knowledge of sustainability issues and climate change including Science Based targets LEAF, Green Impact, SOS or other sector specific initiatives to improve sustainability and drive environmental performance Environmental Law, Sector Best Practice and other requirements that must be factored into any sustainability initiatives Achieving effective targeted communications within large organisations with the goal of increasing engagement in sustainability
E
E
E
D
Skills and Abilities
High degree of computer literacy user with a detailed understanding of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook High level project management – ability to initiate, progress and monitor projects by utilis - ing excellent organisation and time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and positively influence a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, within and across teams Strong written and spoken professional communication skills and knowledge of writing for web, newsletters and other means of internal communication
E
April 2022
E
E
E
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