GBP 6938 Sustainability Education Project Manager
Closing in 6 days
Job details
Job reference
G06938
Date posted
18/09/2023
Application closing date
11/10/2023
Location
Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary
£22,715 per annum
Package
University training and benefits in line with other University staff https:// www. exeter.ac.uk/careers/internships/gbp/
Contractual hours
36.5
Basis
Full-time
Job category/type
Admin, Professional, Managerial
Attachments
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Job description
Graduate Business Partnership
Job Summary - The University of Exeter are recruiting a Sustainability Education Project Manager. You will work closely with the Sustainability Team and the Academic Climate Taskforce to support the delivery of key aspects of the sustainable education action plan and key education targets in the University's Environment & Climate Emergency Policy Statement. Two important aspects of the role are to manage the Responsible Futures and curriculum mapping initiatives. These initiatives are also linked with the university's transformative education agenda. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership scheme and is from November 2023 for 12 months. This role offers hybrid working where you will be able to work remotely and from the Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www. exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You - You should be a graduate who has good verbal communication skills, has the ability to communicate complex concepts in a user-friendly way, has project management experience, is competent in standard software packages, has skills in building and maintaining effective working relationships, and has experience in chairing and minute taking in meetings and in running workshops and training events. You should have a keen interest in sustainability, an understanding of education for sustainable development, the ability to work independently and to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised, and good interpersonal skills, confident in meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines. You should also have an awareness of the University's sustainability agenda. Prior experience of delivering sustainability initiatives is desirable.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship' guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 11 October 2023
Interviews: 25 October 2023
For the full details and application process visit Handshake. Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing [email protected]. We are not able to accept CVs , please use the Internship Application Form.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently
Job details
Title
GBP 6938 Sustainability Education Project Manager
Employer
University of Exeter
Location
United Kingdom
Published
September 19, 2023
Application deadline
October 11, 2023
Job type
Administration/Managerment
Field
Business and Economics,Education
About the employer
The University of Exeter is a public university that focuses on research. It was established in the year 1955. In 1851, it was first formed as Schools of Science and Art. In 1900, its name was then changed to the Royal Albert Memorial College which later converted into a university college of the southwest in the year 1922. And finally, it received its authorization in 1955 as the University of Exeter.
The university is a part of the Russell Group which contains the top research-intensive universities of United Kingdom and has a total of 3 campuses. Out of all 3, Streatham is the largest campus by area as it contains most of the university's executive buildings.
Also, it is considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the nation. Moreover, the Penryn campus is associated with Falmouth University as per a combined initiative.
The University has more than 25,263 student population who are coming from over 130 different nations. The university organizes its educational and administrative departments into 6 scholastic colleges. There are many research centres and institutes inside the campus. There are more than 200 student societies including creative writing, theatre club, Socialist Students societies, Poker Society and Conservative Future society. The university maintains an athletic union which is responsible for organizing and administrating all the sports activities fairly and actively. The union governs more than 50 sports clubs which have around 5,000 students.
The university has a great alumni base and actively connects with more than 125,000 alumni in 183 countries across the world. The graduates have been working in different fields. From globally known business leaders and lawyers to inspiring leaders and teachers to highly praised members of the press and artists, this university has proudly touched the lives of its alumni. Some of the much-known alumni of the university are J.K. Rowling (author- famous for Harry Potter series), Ameenah Gurib (Mauritius's 6th President) and Abdullah Gül (Turkey's 11th President).