Main Purpose of the Job

To support the delivery of environment and sustainability activities within the institutes and NBI Partnership to help provide a streamlined approach to sustainability, environment and energy management.

To assist the NBI Energy and Environmental Manager with data collection and analysis for statutory and voluntary reporting.

To support NBI in all areas of environment and sustainability engagement including, waste, water, energy, procurement, travel and greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Relationships

The role will report to the NBI Energy and Environmental Manager.
Other key relationships include:
the Facilities team , Laboratory Managers, HSEQA team, all NBI building users.
They will also work to build strong relationships with environment and sustainability champions across NBI.
 

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Percentage

Assist with delivery and implementation of an NBI environmental engagement plan

25

Assist with monitoring of NBI environmental performance and collection of environment and sustainability data

25

Assist with the delivery and implementation of environmental strategies across NBI

10

Assist with implementation and development of environmental management system and processes that meet ISO14001 standards

10

Identify initiatives that will enable continual improvement in areas such as energy, waste, water

10

Work with key stakeholders to raise awareness of NBI environmental impacts and sustainable solutions that can help to drive change and continual improvement

10

Assist with internal environment and sustainability auditing including statutory compliance

5

Engage with external stakeholders including local council, charities and government agencies

5

As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, for example, contributing to the work of Institute committees

Education & Qualifications

Requirement

Importance

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject e.g environmental science, geography, maths or NEBOSH Environmental

Essential

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Requirement

Importance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Essential

Good knowledge of relevant environmental regulations

Essential

Good knowledge of environmental reporting requirements

Essential

Relevant Experience

Requirement

Importance

Previous experience within sustainability related projects and/or tasks

Essential

Experience of working both alone and within a team

Essential

Experience of working in sustainability

Essential

Experience in the collection and collation of complex data and information gathering

Essential

Experience of creating, utilising and understanding Excel and/or PowerBi

Essential

Previous experience working with Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001)

Desirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Requirement

Importance

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity

Essential

Excellent analytical skills an ability to interpret complex datasets

Essential

Good presentation skills, report writing

Essential

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team

Essential

Able to work proactively highlight opportunities for improvement where necessary

Essential

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Essential

Additional Requirements

Requirement

Importance

Attention to detail

Essential

Passionate about working towards a more sustainable future

Essential

Promotes equality and values diversity

Essential

Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work

Essential

NBI Partnership

The NBI Partnership provides non-scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park.

The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities (No’s 223852, 1058499, 1136213 and 106550) and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

For more information about working at NBI Partnership, please click here.

Department

Facilities

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Energy and Environment Officer

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for an Energy and Environment Officer to join their busy Facilities department.

Background:

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations, working to tackle major challenges of the 21st Century – the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing. 

The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non-scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership.

Based on the Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, you will be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team.  In addition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, our defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and a range of other employee benefits.

The Energy and Environment function supports NBI with the management of utilities, environment and sustainability reporting, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

The role:

The NBI Energy and Environment Officer will support the delivery of environment and sustainability activities within the institutes and NBI Partnership. This is an opportunity to develop skills in sustainability engagement, environmental reporting and environmental management systems development. 

The ideal candidate:

Candidates should have a relevant degree or NEBOSH certificate in environmental management with previous experience working in an energy and/or environmental sustainability related position. 

Additional information:

Salary on appointment will be within the range £28,550 to £31,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post offered until 31 March 2027.

This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship.  However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances.  If you require visa sponsorship, please click here to find out if you qualify before applying. Please note, the occupation code for this role is [2152], which is not on the immigration salary list.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 14 October 2024