Sustainability Officer
Greensand Multi Academy Trust, Reigate, RH2 7NT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,546.00 - £30,581.00 Annually (FTE) £5,457 to £5,846 Pro Rata
Sustainability Officer job summary
Help Shape a More Sustainable Future for Our Schools
Are you passionate about sustainability and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If so, the Greensand Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Sustainability Officer to work across our Trust to support the delivery of our sustainability ambitions and help embed environmentally responsible practices throughout our schools and operations.
Working closely with school leaders, staff, trustees and external partners, you will drive forward sustainability initiatives, monitor progress against our action plan, identify opportunities for improvement, and help ensure our schools play an active role in creating a greener future.
About the Role
As the Sustainability Officer, you will lead the implementation of the Trust's sustainability strategy and action plan, working collaboratively across our schools to deliver environmental improvements and promote a culture of sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and monitoring the delivery of the Trust's sustainability action plan. Tracking progress against objectives and reporting outcomes to senior leaders and Trustees
- Supporting initiatives relating to energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation and carbon reduction
- Developing sustainability policies, procedures and guidance
- Promoting sustainability achievements through reports, websites, social media and Trust communications
- Supporting funding applications and sustainability-related projects
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who:
- Has experience of managing projects and initiatives from planning to implementation
- Can gather, analyse and present information clearly and effectively
- Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Has a genuine passion for sustainability and environmental improvement
- Can work independently whilst building strong collaborative relationships
Previous experience within education, public sector organisations, environmental improvement programmes, climate action planning or sustainability reporting would be advantageous.
Our Offer
In return, we can offer:
- A fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance
- An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, and financial advice
- Membership of a local government pension scheme with very competitive employer contribution rates
- A flexible working pattern to coincide with periods of term time only
This is a part time term time position working 8 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term time only). This is an office-based role working in our trust office in the grounds of Reigate School, Pendleton Road, Reigate. However, the role may involve some travel to Greensand schools.
The full time equivalent annual salary is £28,546 to £30,581 with a pro rata annual salary of £5,457 to £5,846.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 23 November 2026. Please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt, and we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all cautions and convictions that are not protected (filtered) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children's Barred List check, will be required for the successful applicant. An overseas criminal records check will also be required if you have lived, travelled or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months within the last 10 years.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks will also be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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