Student Sustainability Architect

Job title:

Student Sustainability Architect

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

This role is open to University of Leeds student enrolled onto a degree course or PhD for the 24/25 academic year onlyMultiple roles availableAre you excited about trying out new ideas and making a positive differenceat the University?Do you want to gain experience of delivering an exciting sustainability related project?Do you want to be part of a dynamic and committed team to help drive forward sustainabilityinitiativesat the University?As part of our aim to help expand sustainability knowledge and engagement across the student and wider communities, the Sustainability Service are seeking to appoint 29 Student Sustainability Architects for the 24/25 academic year.Student Sustainability Architects are part-time paid positions which build our capacity to deliver sustainability projects, bringing new ideas, enthusiasm, and the student voice.They take the lead on delivering projects that align with our strategic objectives and develop their own ideas to increase student opportunities in sustainability at Leeds. Eachrolesupportsdelivery ofacore project in-line with the University’s strategic approach to sustainability, with particular emphasis on student engagement, working across the institution and externally.You will be required to work flexibly, which may include working evenings and weekends when appropriate and working variable hours (approximately4-6 hours per weekup to a maximum of 100 hours per project, split over the project duration).Sustainability sits at the heart of the University’s strategy and underpins every element of our Climate Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sustainability Service , who support the University to deliver on our sustainability commitments. Through our strategic approach to sustainability, we draw on the diverse expertise of our students, staff, and partners to collaborate in finding sustainable solutions to global challenges, and to maintain our position as world-leaders in sustainability. Delivering this strategy requires significant engagement and collaboration, with the whole University community and externally, to facilitate behaviour and process change.For further details on the Student Sustainability Architect programme, please see sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/get-involved/make-an-impact/student-architects .This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visasTo explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Laura Wilkinson , Sustainability Programme OfficerEmail: l.t.wilkinson@leeds.ac.uk

Expected salary

Location

Leeds

Job date

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:49:03 GMT

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