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| Title | Environmental Communications Officer |
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*To apply for this role, please apply via the Change Agents UK website above.* Background Birkbeck has formed a partnership with three other University of London colleges: the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the Institute of Education and the School of Oriental and African Studies, to implement environmental strategies with the support of a shared Environmental Manager. The colleges are all members of The Bloomsbury Colleges group which exists to promote collaborative working on a range of projects.
Each institution has a distinctive mission as summarized below.
Birkbeck is a world-class institution, a vibrant centre of academic engagement and excellence and the UK’s leading provider of part-time, evening education for mature students. There are nearly 19,000 students studying undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degrees. Founded in 1823 as the London Mechanics’ Institute, Birkbeck was incorporated in the University of London in 1920.
SOAS is the only higher education institution specializing in the study of Asia and Africa and started in 1916. It currently has 3,000 students. SOAS as a whole has a strong commitment to the study of a wide range of languages, literatures and cultures, many of which are taught nowhere else in the UK.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine aims to contribute to the improvement of health worldwide through the pursuit of excellence in research, post graduate teaching and advanced training in national and international public health and tropical medicine.
The Institute of Education is committed to pursuing excellence in education and related areas of social science and professional practice. The Institute works closely with a network of schools and colleges in London and beyond and has partnerships with leading institutions around the world.
All four institutions are based in the Bloomsbury area of London, close to the British Museum.
Objective To promote environmental activities across the Bloomsbury Group Partner Colleges (Birkbeck College, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, School of Oriental and African Studies, and the Institute of Education) – supporting the sustainability ambitions and environmental policies of the Group.
To engage with staff and students across the Colleges via various media to promote sustainability activities.
To assist in designing promotional campaigns and preparing promotional materials.
Benefits of this opportunity The successful candidate will have opportunities to learn about being a team player, developing communication skills in different mediums and will gain project management skills including event planning and management, project implementation and evaluation. The graduate will also gain experience in partnership working, and behaviour change for sustainability. The full time nature of this role will enable the graduate to develop not only the skills and outputs required for the objectives, but also to work as an integral part of the Environment Team to create and drive forward further initiatives across the university’s staff, students and estates. The change agent will have access to the Change Agents UK Workshops and other learning and networking benefits such as a Professional Development Award and having one to one support from a Change Agents UK coordinator. Previous post holders in similar positions have gone to further work in this, and related sectors.
Future employment potential and options The role is for 8 months, however, the role may be able to be extended dependent upon its success and the development of any further needs that the University may have. Permanent work opportunities may arise within the team over the duration of the placement but timing and funding will influence the likelihood of any further opportunities for the graduate within the team.
Numbered Lists: Please note all numbered lists start with the most important through to least important Output or Key Task. Output 1 To outreach to staff and students of the Bloomsbury group on environmental and sustainability activities. Output 2 To support and maintain the connection between Bloomsbury Group institutions with the aim of enthusing and encouraging positive action and awareness of sustainability. Output 3 To provide and assist with all necessary communications and support to ensure full transparency and sustainable progress on environmental improvement and performance. Output 4 To collect, store and process information and data relevant to measurement and monitoring of environmental performance
Key Task 1 Assist with organizing/coordinating Environmental/Sustainability ‘Steering Group’ meetings across the partner Colleges, including the Bloomsbury Colleges Environmental Project Board Meeting.
Key Task 2 Assist with regular reviews of the Environmental Planner, for the Bloomsbury Colleges drafting reports. This includes supporting the development and review of targets for environmental performance.
Key Task 3 Assist with preparing reports, note taking and minutes for relevant environmental meetings.
Key Task 4 Conduct awareness raising campaigns, events and training programmes. This includes promotion of awareness training amongst students, staff and contractors, encompassing all aspects of environmental policy, including energy and carbon reduction awareness.
Key Task 5 Produce promotion materials for use across the Partner Colleges.
Key Task 6 Assist with the development and updating of the Environment website.
Key Task 7 Facilitate communications via social media (Facebook and Twitter) with groups within and outside the Bloomsbury Colleges.
Key Task 8 Liaise with colleagues across the Colleges and at other HEI to share/learn best practice initiatives.
Key Task 9 Work with staff and student groups across the Bloomsbury colleges to facilitate sustainability initiatives. This includes the Green Champions Network, Students’ Union, student housing and other student groups.
Key Task 10 Respond to environment related correspondence from the University community.
Key Task 11 Other duties as directed by the Bloomsbury Colleges Environmental Manager (line manager) commensurate with the level of the post.
Employer: CHANGE AGENTS UK Salary (per annum pro rata): £18,000 p.a. Interview Date: 11th September 2013 Telephone Interviews, Week Commencing: 2nd September. The telephone interviews will be short and fairly informal. Please make sure you are contactable by phone during the stated week. Closing Date: 1st September Start Date: 16th September 2013 or ASAP Length of Opportunity: 8 Months – 12 Months Hours/Week: 25 Work outside normal hours: Some work outside normal hours may be required for events or other related activities. Probation period: 2 month Base: Birkbeck, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX. Department: Estates and Facilities Reports to: Environmental Manager
Personal Specification Weighting: Please note that Weightings should indicate the importance of each selection criteria, the higher the weighting the greater the importance. The weightings will be used to calculate the interview score in order to fairly assess all candidates.
Essential Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 5 Candidates must hold a degree in Environmental Science or any other related subject.
Essential Selection Criteria 2 Weighting: 5 Have a good understanding and working knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues.
Essential Selection Criteria 3 Weighting: 5 Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the knowledge and ability to use a variety of communication and social media tools. For example, posters, visual displays, websites, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Essential Selection Criteria 4 Weighting: 4 Ability to think of and respond positively to new ideas and approaches, contributing to improvements to service delivery.
Essential Selection Criteria 5 Weighting: 3 Flexible and adaptable with a strong problem solving approach.
Essential Selection Criteria 6 Weighting: 4 An effective team worker with the ability to work independently. Must have a methodical approach to organizing own work load.
Essential Selection Criteria 7 Weighting: 3 Experience of organizing campaigns, running stalls and engaging different groups.
Essential Selection Criteria 8 Weighting: 4 Experience with using graphic design and publishing software, e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Publisher, etc. and experience of data management using Excel and other applications. Essential Selection Criteria 9 Weighting: 2 Experience in a similar role in the public or private sectors and experience of working in a customer focussed environment.
Desirable Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 3 Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) e.g. ISO 14001 and EcoCampus. Desirable Selection Criteria 2 Weighting: 3 Has demonstrated effective networking skills in the public/ education sector.
Desirable Selection Criteria 3 Weighting: 3 Demonstrable ability to update and maintain websites and data management experience.
Desirable Selection Criteria 4 Weighting: 3 Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders i.e. auditors/ regulators etc.
Benefits of working with CHANGE AGENTS UK CHANGE AGENTS UK is an environmental and educational charity, which enables students and recent graduates to work with businesses and community groups to learn about, promote sustainable development, and become more employable. With this service CHANGE AGENTS UK will provide:
Training and Development Opportunities
We strongly encourage you to attend training events and provide for 3 days of training within your working hours to be agreed by both change agent and line manager. NB: CHANGE AGENTS UK does not cover travel expenses to any workshops or training. |