Person Specification
Competency
Essential
Desirable
• Degree or equivalent, preferably in an sustainability/ environmental related discipline • Membership of a professional body e.g. Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) • Recent relevant experience in a similar senior and influential role leading the sustainability agenda for a large, complex organisation • Demonstrable experience of implementing a sustainable management system • Track record of leading an organisation through a transformative improvement in sustainability performance • To provide specialist expertise, support and advice on sustainable development • Effective communicator (oral/written) • Effective user of a wide range of communications media • Team worker, although with the ability to work independently • Training, negotiating and motivational skills
• Higher degree in an sustainability/ environmental related discipline • A management qualification • A teaching/training qualification
Attainments and qualifications
Prior experience
• Suitable relevant experience in a similar role in a large complex organisation • Experience in the public/education sector • Expertise in one specific area e.g. waste, transport • Evidence of financial savings delivered through the implementation of environmental policies • Teaching/training experience • Advanced Information Technology skills (e.g. web page design, graphics) • Advanced budget management • Advanced project management
Skills and understanding
• Excellent organisational skills • Comprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation • Basic Information Technology skills
• Basic budget management • Basic project management
Behavioural Characteristics
• Innovative • Outgoing/Confident/Enthusiastic • Patient/Diplomatic • Approachable/Personable • Committed to environmental and sustainable issues
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