Environment Advisor

The Post

Reporting to the Head of Safety, Environment, Security and Continuity, the Environmental Advisor will take a lead role in the promotion, development and embedding of environmentally sustainable practice and culture across the University.

You will take the lead role in fostering positive behaviours and will utilise technology to deliver a culture of environmental sustainability which contributes to the University’s strategic objectives, reputation, compliance and efficient performance.

Your work will involve close liaison with staff at all levels in academic and professional service areas to ensure that the activities managed within these areas are properly integrated with the University’s corporate approach and ambition.  You will be responsible for providing advice on legislative compliance, good practice, developing strategy and facilitating continuous improvement. 

A key component of the role will be to work with staff and student groups in particular the University of Stirling Students Union and the Students Unions’ Environmental team to ensure that the University’s and Student Union environmental objectives are aligned.

You will need appropriate professional experience combined with excellent planning, communication and relationship-building skills. 

Description of Duties

• Support, develop and promote the University’s environmental sustainability strategy, policy, and procedures for managing and monitoring performance, including the formation of action plans, with Faculties, Students and Service Areas
• Oversee all aspects of environmental risk and develop associated compliance strategies and policies
• Develop and maintain an environmental legislation register and ensure that the University’s activities are compliant
• Undertake proactive and reactive monitoring of environmental performance; investigate and report on environmental incidents and analyse incidents to identify trends in the occurrence

Essential Criteria

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent working knowledge of environmental legislation and policy and experience of applying knowledge and initiative to solve operational problems
• Working knowledge of environmental sustainability issues, standards and drivers and the ability to identify potential risks and opportunities for all aspects of sustainable development
• Experience of standards relating to construction projects including BREEAM and LEED assessment methodologies

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Current vacancies | About | University of Stirling