Sustainability Manager

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months initially.

This role will be for 3 - 5 days per week, with the exact hours agreed upon appointment.

This role will be based from our Plymouth sites but there may be the opportunity for some remote working. Some travel may be required across Devon and Cornwall to support on various projects in line with our Sustainability strategy (travel expenses paid).

If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk

Main duties of the job

As the Sustainability Manager, you will lead on projects to support our aim to become net zero by 2040. You will have a flexible and adaptive working approach to developing solutions to reduce environmental impact, addressing associated challenges, and motivating others to engage and support our sustainability strategy. You will take the lead role on a variety of projects and initiatives to improve our carbon footprint across all areas of the business. In addition, you will work with staff across all areas of the business, encouraging others to share recommendations for reducing our carbon footprint, and embedding a culture of improving sustainability throughout the organisation.

This role includes:

Access to a free online CPD platform

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Access to the Scottish Widows pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Generous holiday entitlement with access to our holiday purchase scheme

Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme

About us

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award-winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,985 to £36,008 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

P0007-25-0005

Job locations

Peninsula Dental School

20 Research Way

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8BT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role summary:

The Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading on projects to support PDSEs aim to become net zero by 2040. This role will require a flexible and adaptive working approach to developing solutions to reduce environmental impact, addressing associated challenges, and motivating others to engage and support our sustainability strategy.

Key accountabilities:

Lead on a variety of projects and initiatives to improve our carbon footprint across all areas of the business

To support collaborative working with staff at all levels including the Senior Management Team and Directors.

Provide direction and encourage others to share recommendations for reducing our carbon footprint, embedding a culture of improving sustainability throughout the organisation

Lead the Sustainability Group, coordinate and chair regular meetings

Prepare and present briefings, updates, and reports on sustainability projects

Lead on gaining ISO14001 accreditation and implementing all associated documents and procedures

Work alongside the Facilities team to support carbon reduction initiatives such as solar panels and EV charging.

To assist with monitoring, data analysis and reporting of performance in relation to sustainability

Provide assistance with business projects, ensuring environmental impact is considered and reduced where possible.

Review and update related processes and policies regularly.

Measures of success:

Demonstrable attention to detail

Innovative thinking to improve procedures and processes

Successful outcomes to items listed in role summary and other delegated tasks

Successful delivery of key priorities and objectives

Positive stakeholder feedback

Meets deadlines

Manages competing demands

Knowledge, Education and Training:

Qualified to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience

Good, effective written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of confidentiality and measures to implement it

Willing to undertake further training

Experience:

Previous experience working in a sustainability-related role, or graduate in sustainability or related subject

Strong interest in sustainability

Previous experience devising, monitoring, and implementing new initiatives and processes

Skills:

Good communication skills and interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks

Good time management skills, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and manage competing demands

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Behaviours:

Ability to respond and react to change

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment at all times

Demonstrates commitment and support to PDSE, to PDSE managers and to colleagues

Uses initiative to start and complete tasks without direct supervision

Takes ownership of tasks

Positive attitude

Uses own expertise and uses it to develop others

Forms good working relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes

Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands

Other:

This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post; it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC. In particular, Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC will not permit staff to work more than 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.