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Sustainability Officer

A Sustainability Officer is someone who helps identify and minimise the negative environmental effects. They focus on broader areas such as sustainability, environmental and social issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing assessments: This forms the basis for contributing towards the development of policies for the employer. This assesses how effective they are and judge the impact on sustainability. For example, this could be waste reduction practise or new ways of producing more efficient energy.

• Provide training: With expert knowledge on sustainability practices, officers will be tasked to train other staff how to implement and promote these procedures.

• Liaising with stakeholders: The community engagement aspect of the role involves liaising with stakeholders in and outside the company. This can include: governmental departments and the local authority, residents and environmental non-governmental organisations. This acts as a valuable reference point when judging the environmental impact.

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Salary Range

Entry-Level

Experienced

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Essential Skills

• Critical thinking / creativity within problem solving: Being analytical and showing innovation is key to this role. To ensure efficiency is sustained then this will require you to come up with original scientific solutions using your expertise.
• Verbal and written communication: The role will involve both internal and external contacts. This can include local government and environmental Non-government organisations (NGO’s). You must give and act on feedback.
• Active listening: This is an important skill in any role. Paying close attention to co-workers shows respect and will earn you respect among peers.
• Leadership: Direct others through your scientific expertise to promote sustainable practices
Scientific and environmental knowledge: Expertise about the green sector and sustainability practices.
• Interpersonal skills: You will need to interact effectively with others and build connections to ensure policies are implemented and efficiency is always achieved.

Qualifications and Training

Four or five GCSEs with a grade C or higher. One pathway is to choose sciences at A level. For instance, Biology and Chemistry would cover ecology and environmental sciences which is key for this role. You can then study a range of subjects at unergraduate level

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UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL - training provider
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Training Providers in the UK 

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Employment Opportunities in the UK

Senior Environmental and Sustainability Consultant in Bristol, Avon | Mott MacDonald
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RWE Renewables-Operate wind farms and offer plenty of apprenticeships in the green sector.

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STEM Engagement and Learning:

students more engaged in STEM subjects and develop understanding of space science & technology.

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