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Fixed term for 12 months or until the substantive post holder returns

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 06 July 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 28 July 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a role under SOC code 2142.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

Reporting to the Head of Safety, Environment and Continuity, the Environmental Advisor will take a lead role in the promotion, development and embedding of environmentally sustainable practice and culture across the University.

You will take the lead role in fostering positive behaviours and will utilise technology to deliver a culture of environmental sustainability which contributes to the University’s strategic objectives, reputation, compliance and efficient performance. Your work will involve close liaison with staff at all levels in academic and professional service areas to ensure that the activities managed within these areas are properly integrated with the University’s corporate approach and ambition. You will be responsible for providing advice on legislative compliance, good practice, developing strategy and facilitating continuous improvement.

A key component of the role will be to work with staff and student groups in particular the University of Stirling Students Union and the Students Unions’ Environmental team to ensure that the University’s and Student Union environmental objectives are aligned. You will need appropriate professional experience combined with excellent planning, communication and relationship-building skills.

• Support, develop and promote the University’s environmental sustainability strategy, policy, and procedures for managing and monitoring performance, including the formation of action plans, with Faculties, Students and Service Areas
• Oversee all aspects of environmental risk and develop associated compliance strategies and policies
• Develop and maintain an environmental legislation register and ensure that the University’s activities are compliant
• Undertake proactive and reactive monitoring of environmental performance; investigate and report on environmental incidents and analyse incidents to identify trends in the occurrence
• Carry out periodic environmental inspections, and audits of all relevant University buildings and processes, making relevant recommendations and providing pragmatic solutions to maintain legislative compliance
• Actively seek out funding opportunities and lead in the development of funding bids for environmental improvements and promotion
• Provide support in the development and review of an environmental risk register with particular emphasis on climate change adaptation strands including flood risk, overheating, and storm damage
• Provide input to the Estates and Campus Services departmental risk register, highlighting environmental items that should be considered for the University’s strategic risk register
• Actively contribute to the University’s delivery of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 targets for reduced greenhouse gas emissions and net zero targets
• With E&CS section heads, promote and influence the development of business cases to improve the University’s environmental performance in respect of energy & emissions, transport, waste, climate change adaptation, sustainable procurement, biodiversity, and low carbon capital projects
• Promote innovation, energy awareness (e.g., the impact of energy consumption and carbon emissions as a result of the University’s operation) and sustainability good practice
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to increase sustainability UG opportunities including class projects and student led activities
• Manage and develop the environment website and work with CMR to promote an integrated approach to sustainability
• Develop and manage the University’s Environmental Management System
• Develop behavioural change initiatives across the University to help staff and students create sustainable habits for themselves and the university for the benefit of the wider environment and community
• Play an active/ lead role in environmental and sustainability groups across the University including Corporate Sustainability Group and Green Champions, etc.
• Establish networks and collaborate at local, regional and national level to keep abreast of new research, best practice ad benchmarking with appropriate peer institutions and organisations such as SEPA, Stirling Council, Scottish HE funding council industry funders, Scottish Water, IEMA, EAUC, SAUDE sub-groups and other networking groups Set, manage and monitor annual savings target
  for energy consumption

Please see attached job description for full duties of the post.

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent working knowledge of environmental legislation and policy and experience of applying knowledge and initiative to solve operational problems
• Working knowledge of environmental sustainability issues, standards and drivers and the ability to identify potential risks and opportunities for all aspects of sustainable development
• Experience of standards relating to construction projects including BREEAM and LEED assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of current advancements and requirements within sustainability including the current Scottish Government’s agenda and targets
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills (including relationship-building skills, negotiation, presentation and the ability to produce clear, well-structured and concise reports)
• Experience of stakeholder engagement, influencing senior managers and peers in operational and behavioural change and implementing change in complex organisations
• The ability to support SEC colleagues and contribute to the wider departmental agenda
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent judgement, with experience of managing conflicting demands and making sound decisions under pressure (often with limited information)
• Proven experience in conducting audits, undertaking risk assessments, report writing, presenting and compiling and implementing policies and procedures
• Proven planning, data collection and analytical skills with experience of developing, manipulating and interpreting data using reporting tools allied to complex databases
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office, SharePoint, BMS, smart meter reading software
• Financial and commercial awareness

• Membership of IEMA
• Awareness and understanding of key factors currently affecting higher education sector
• Experience of Public Sector procurement rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of health and safety and other legislation that impacts on the day to day operation and management of the Department’s activities
• Experience of working within a higher education environment or similar
• Experience of dealing with external consultants, contractors and statutory authorities
• Experience of project managing within a fast paced operation whilst balancing a number of priorities and managing a number of activities at the same time
• Full driving licence

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

About Estates & Campus Services

The Estates & Campus Services (E&CS) Directorate at the University of Stirling comprises three divisions: Safety, Environment and Continuity; Property Management (Capital, Maintenance and Grounds) and Security, and Reception services. The Estate The University’s Stirling Campus extends to 330 acres and is a complex and diverse range of buildings comprising academic, research (including laboratories), large student residences estate, hotel & conference centre, sports facilities, catering, library, students’ union, retail, offices, cinema and theatre. The University also has a number of off-campus leased properties and remote research facilities.

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
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