Scotland Project Administrator

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For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.changeagents.org.uk/sustainability-jobs/vacancy/9342-scotland-project-administrator

 

Background

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges is the leading sustainable development organisation for further and higher education in the UK. We are a member led organisation with over 250 university and college members. Established in 1996, we are a registered charity and limited company.

Our Vision

Our vision is a tertiary education sector where the principles and values of environmental, economic and social sustainability are embedded

Our Mission

The EAUC will lead, inspire and support Members and stakeholders with a shared vision, knowledge and the tools they need to embed sustainability and facilitate whole institution change through the involvement of everyone in the institution

Our Values

• Leadership and Service for Sustainability: Leading, as a role model, we inspire change and challenge unsustainable practice

• Partnership and Independence: Benefiting from our independent position we value collaborative networks and partnerships

• Commitment and Creativity: As one team, we bring a potent mix of optimism, determination, innovation and dynamism to solving problems

• Listening, Understanding and Learning: We continually learn, account for and improve our organisation through the knowledge and initiative of our members, staff, trustees and other stakeholders

EAUC-Scotland: Building for Change 2014 – 2017

EAUC-Scotland provides a reputable service for sustainability solutions for the Further and Higher Education sectors in Scotland, including the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS) Programme. Funded by the Scottish Funding Council, the UCCCfS delivers a diverse range of environmental and sustainability awareness tools that support and complement the EAUC’s core activity, including training and networking events, advice and guidance and practical user management tools.

These incorporate specialist areas such as Education for Sustainable Development, Energy and Carbon Management, Waste Minimisation and Recycling, Travel Planning, Biodiversity, Responsible Procurement, Sustainable Construction and Corporate Social Responsibility. With the Building for Change grant for the following 3-years, the Association has been charged with project managing this and a number of further initiatives.

Objective

Provide support to the EAUC-Scotland Team and the EAUC in realising its ambitious programme in Scotland, primarily being responsible for supporting the delivering elements of our University and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS) Programme.

Acting as the first point of contact and coordinating related activity, the post holder will support the Further and Higher Education sector with direction and guidance on environmental and sustainability issues. Providing essential drive and support to the EAUC-Scotland Team, the EAUC-Scotland Forum, Association Members, employees and Trustees.

Benefits of this opportunity

The appointee will take on a wide range of challenging activities drawing on a range of skills and provide essential drive and support to the delivery of the University and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS) Programme.

This role will offer the post-holder a greater understanding of environmental and sustainability needs of Universities and Colleges, and how a large scale national programme is delivered.

Through the support of development and delivery of events and Topic Support Networks, the role will offer event management opportunities and strengthen a wide range of communications skills.

Future employment potential

The role will provide a good understanding of project management and event management opening the potential for future employment opportunities. There may be an opportunity of this role being extended on confirmation of additional funding.

 

For more information and tp apply, please visit: http://www.changeagents.org.uk/sustainability-jobs/vacancy/9342-scotland-project-administrator