Transition Project Officer

This is a key role within the Transition University St Andrews, a membership organisation that is part of the Transition Towns network and embedded within the University of St Andrews estates Department. It will look to engage and support students, staff and local residents in reducing their impact on the environment through developing and implementing shared and circular economy projects in support of the Universities Net Zero by 2035 ambitions. The role will support the engagement and management of volunteers particularly those undertaking projects and internships at Transition.

The postholder will also lead on communications within Transition team in order to enhance the uptake of our activities and produce effective campaigns. This will require the post holder to help plan and design promotional campaigns with other workers whilst taking a lead on the organisation’s media output.

An excellent knowledge of sustainability is required as well as good communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading successful projects that engage people in action on Climate Change or similar behaviour change work.

The role will be based within the Estates department of the University and report to the Transition UStA project manager.

This position is full time (36.25 hrs per week), on a fixed term contract for 3 years.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Alistair Macleod, email: am296@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 464000.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Interviews will be held on 22 May 2023

Please quote ref: CG1510RNB

Closing Date: 14 May 2023

Further Particulars: CG1510RNB FPs.doc

Estates

Salary: £25,285 - £28,929 per annum (From Aug 2023: £25,742 - £29,605 pa)

Fixed Term: 3 years

Start: As soon as possible