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theEnvironment Centre (tEC)
you .your business .your community
We are looking for a proactive business advisor to develop our practical business support and networking programme
Role Title:
Environmental Business Advisor
Reporting to:
Business Manager
Role Purpose:
To manage a portfolio of clients and projects in order to achieve the environmental objectives of tEC in the most sustainable manner.
Hours:
37.5 hours
Salary:
£16,000 - £22,000 pa (dependent on experience and subject to deductions for tax and National Insurance).
Responsibilities
Project management and delivery
Manage the tEC Environmental Management System (ISO 14001);
Undertake resource efficiency, energy and waste audits as instructed by project management. This includes site-visiting, data analysis, reporting and monitoring as required;
Support customers in implementing environmental management systems (e.g. EMS, ISO 14001…);
Follow up any changes in environmental matters (e.g. legislation) that may interest customers, and help prepare guidance and pragmatic business solutions;
Respond promptly to requests from individuals, businesses and associations;
Bring support to initiate and plan projects to ensure effective delivery;
Participate in the sourcing and development of funding opportunities, and manage the subsequent report writing.
Partnership building and business development
Promote, build and maintain effective working relationships with external resources and partners;
Work with the multi-disciplinary and cross-sector external team of expertise to help deliver joint objectives;
Actively be aware of development opportunities and external issues and that may be related to the Business section and tEC;
Take part in the development of innovative ideas to develop new solutions and services.
Communication and reporting
Report progress to management, board and external stakeholders;
Prepare and undertake presentations to promote tEC services and partnership building.
Skills
Environmental qualification and strong interest of environmental issues;
Organisational and team working skills;
Presentation skills;
Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset;
Customer satisfaction focused.
Please send CVs and covering letter to recruit@environmentcentre.com before the 19th October 2008.
