PERSON SPECIFICATION
INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Educated to degree level, or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline • A minimum of three years working in sustainability policy and performance • A detailed applied and theoretical knowledge of environmental sustainability • Effective management skills • Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present policy and procedure in a way that can be understood the audience. • Planning and organisational skills, including project management, with the ability to delegate to team members where appropriate. • Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence, persuade and negotiate in area of expertise, effectively contribute to team working to build and develop working relationships. • Analytical skills with the ability to generate effective
• Leading a team of three staff • Manage an operational budget of c. £50K • Responsible for the achievement of key sections of the Sustainable Sussex Strategy. • The post holder reports to the Head of Sustainability working under broad direction to enable the post holder to manage their own work and that of their team members, to achieve their agreed objectives. The role holder will play a key role as part of the Divisional leadership team in supporting the achievement of the strategic and operational goals of the University, Professional Services & their Division. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively across the University and with key stakeholders to deliver single team working that efficiently and effectively supports the achievement of those goals and objectives. • Support achievement of the Division’s compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory compliance obligations, including (but not limited to): UKVI, Health & Safety, the Prevent Duty, data protection, Competition and Markets Authority requirements and equal opportunities, as appropriate to the grade and role. Additionally, to promote good practice in relation to University policy, procedure and guidance in relation to those compliance matters in respect of students, staff and other relevant parties. • Balance effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the management of the budgets you are accountable for, demonstrating compliance with Value for Money and Return on Investment principles to support the University’s strategic aim to achieve a world-class standard of teaching and research by managing our resources effectively and efficiently
solutions and make effective decisions • Commitment to customer excellence • Effective IT Skills on MS platform.
ESSENTIAL ROLE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA • Experience of leading on the reporting of sustainability data and environmental and social governance • Experience of developing policy in areas directly related to sustainability • Experience of performance improvement • Broad knowledge and passion for sustainability DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector. • An environmental management qualification • Previous experience of delivering sustainable transport outcomes • Contract management experience – ideally acting as an intelligent client
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