Sustainability Summer Placement Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: NERC, Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1FL
NERC is the UK's leading funder of environmental science. Our scientists study and monitor the physical, chemical and biological processes on which our planet and life itself depends – from pole to pole, from the deep Earth and oceans to the atmosphere and space. The science we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a safe, healthy, productive nation. Many programmes involve collaborations with national and international partners to tackle large-scale environmental science challenges, including those faced by developing countries.
The NERC Sustainability Team has responsibility for delivery of the NERC approach to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. This role will be responsible for implementation of the environmental components of the NERC’s approach to sustainability and associated reporting.
- Draft, review, and proofread communications for internal and external audiences
- Assist with data analysis - collect, organise and study data to provide insights and produce infographics
- Support the sustainability team with a procurement exercise
- Establishing relationships at all levels both internally and externally
- Play an active and flexible role as a member of the Sustainability team
- Attend meetings and events to support learning with a willingness to travel if required.
Travel and expenses in line with UKRI policy will be covered by NERC.
In order to apply for the role we are looking for the following:
- Are in full time education at university and returning to university/studies following the placement
- The right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
- Good inter-personal skills, particularly in communication (both written and verbal) and problem solving
- Good ICT skills, including MS Office
- Self-motivated
- Good time management skills
- Able to work well within a team and show initiative
- Able to travel occasionally to other UKRI sites
Desirable:
- Can work independently, using available resources to overcome problems
- Keen interest in environmental sustainability
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
We would recommend you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
- Please note, we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
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Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
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