Forum for the Future is looking to appoint a project intern in our Bristol Office for the period May to August. The successful applicant will assist with development and delivery of the West of England Carbon Challenge – helping more than 100 businesses collectively cut their carbon emissions.
Person Specifications:
- Evidence of project management experience, managing complex data, relationship management, and communication skills are essential.
- A knowledge of carbon footprinting and environmental management in organisations is desirable.
Other general skills for all three roles:
- A commitment to the values and mission of Forum for the Future is essential.
- An understanding of sustainable development is desirable.
- Experience of independent research is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Well organised, able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a small team environment.
- Good ICT skills are essential.
Benefits of this internship:
- Practical experience of delivering sustainability projects
- Project and partnership management skills development.
- Build up knowledge of sustainable development and how it relates to a city region.
- Access to Forum for the Future resources and learning programme.
Based in our Bristol office.
Lunch expenses up to the value of £5 and daily travel expenses from within the Bristol city-region will be covered.
This intern period is for four months between May and Aug 2012. Full or part-time applications will be considered, although we need a minimum commitment of three days a week. Expected start date is Tuesday 1st May. Working hours to be negotiated.
To Apply:
Please apply with a CV, completed equal opportunities form and covering letter. CVs should be no more than two sides in length and your covering letter should be no more than one side and should clearly state how your skills match that role’s specific Person Specification above.Please send your application to Helen Saunders: recruitment@forumforthefuture.org Equal Opportunities forms will be detached from applications and will not form part of the shortlisting process.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 5th April 2012
Interviews: Wednesday 18th April 2012 in Bristol
Due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to reply to all applicants. If you have not heard from us by close of business on Friday 13th April we will not be taking your application further.