Campus Internship: Sustainability Projects Assistant

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This internship is open to 2nd or penultimate year undergraduate students at the University of Leeds only

Salary: Grade 3 (£22,214 - £23,144 p.a. depending upon experience)

This role will be based on the University campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a current University of Leeds undergraduate student excited about trying out new ideas and making a positive difference? Would you like to join a dynamic and committed team and gain valuable experience, by supporting projects which drive sustainability within the University and the wider community?

Sustainability sits at the heart of the University’s strategy. With an ambitious Climate Plan and commitment to embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all that we do, this is an exciting opening to join the Sustainability Service.

Through our strategic approach to sustainability, we draw on the diverse expertise of our community, requiring significant engagement and collaboration internally and externally, to facilitate behaviour and process change. We are looking for a Sustainability Projects Assistant to join our team for up to 12 months from August 2023. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to assist us in delivering key projects and to embed sustainability across the University.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a large institution at an exciting time of change, where sustainability plays a key strategic role. You will be part of a team that is leading the way in sustainability initiatives across the Higher Education sector. You will gain insights into how to implement and embed sustainability into a complex institution, develop contacts throughout the University and have an opportunity to influence change on many levels. You will also develop vital employability and transferrable skills, essential for your future career.

You will be a penultimate undergraduate student at the University of Leeds who wishes to take a year in industry as part of your degree. You will have a passion and enthusiasm for sustainability, experience of project delivery, an ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills.

We welcome and encourage applications from all academic disciplines.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

John Moore, Environmental Compliance Officer 

email [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Facilities Directorate
School/Institute:  Sustainability
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 3
Salary:  £22,214 to £23,144 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (12 months - where the post is an agreed discrete placement or is solely for the purpose of providing training)
Release Date:  Wednesday 13 March 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 07 April 2024
Reference:  FDSUS1064
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