Environmental Management Officer

The successful candidate will work within the Estates Management and Development Directorate at York St John, as part of the team responsible for environmental & sustainability management, building compliance and energy management., This role is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover position. The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for operational waste management. They shall support effective environmental management and day-to-day waste and recycling management at the University. This includes assisting with the monitoring, reporting and development of the University's environmental performance to ensure the University's compliance with all statutory obligations.

In addition to this there will be opportunity to deliver a number of environmental projects, surveys and audits across the University estate, supervising contractors as necessary, and coordinating input from other University staff where appropriate.

This role is 0.8 of full-time equivalent (FTE) role, which equates to 4 working days per week. There is potential for arranging working days/hours over the week to suit personal circumstances.

The successful candidate will thrive working in a complex environment. They should hold a degree in a numerate discipline, be able to work independently and as part of a project team. They should also have a genuine enthusiasm for carrying out environmental improvement projects.

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period


• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)


• Pension scheme


• Health Cash Plan after six months service


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists


• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software


• Relocation expenses package for certain roles


• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs


Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.