Environmental Compliance Officer

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University.  This is an exciting opportunity to work within our thriving Environmental Sustainability Team, the Environmental Compliance & Engagement Officer will support the University to deliver our sustainability aspirations.

You will enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

Overall Purpose of the post:  Environmental Compliance & Engagement Officer will support the Head of Environmental Sustainability in maintaining legislative compliance, managing the University’s environmental management system ISO 14001 accreditation and other environmental certifications where appropriate.  Leading to the enhancement of environmental performance, fulfilment of our compliance obligations and the achievement of our environmental sustainability policy and objectives and stakeholder expectations. Support the Head of Environmental Sustainability in ensuring the effective delivery of sustainability improvement and behaviour change programs, events and campaigns.

Qualifications required for post: Degree in environmental management or relevant subject.

Experience required for post: Experience in managing the ISO 14001 EMS auditing and certification process, working within a sustainability service and managing projects for improving environmental performance.

CV and Personal Statement: As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below.  All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement.  To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document.  The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.  We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

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