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1087756
Staffordshire University
01/12/2024
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Monday - Friday
Smart Casual
Pay
£11.51
£1.45
Description
Role
As part of the Net Zero Pathfinder programme, University of Staffordshire has entered into partnerships with innovative and growing Cannock based companies, who are based within various sectors, including but not restricted to;
Manufacturing, engineering, printing, healthcare, professional services, equipment hire, wholesale & distribution.
We are looking to recruit part-time Innovation Consultants to support, develop and innovate work to help these companies address their Net-Zero objectives, within their premises and potential wider product sourcing as requisitioned by their clients.
The consultant will work with the business to:
- Collect information about its operational practices, products and services and associated carbon emissions.
- Identify appropriate actions and initiatives that the company could implement to reduce carbon emissions.
- Produce a roadmap for their implementation.
This collaboration is bespoke and a truly unique opportunity for you to get involved in and greatly increase your career development moving forward.
This role is funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will be supported by a Technical Specialist with relevant expertise.
Duties and responsibilities
Main activities will vary from partnership to partnership, but the associate will be provided with a framework around which the project activities are expected to focus. These activities will include:
- An energy audit of the business
- Collection of data on scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions
- Explore scope 3 carbon emissions.
- Supply chain and process mapping
- Identification of priorities and opportunities to reduce carbon emissions.
- Identification and feasibility study of potential low/zero carbon initiatives
- Production of a final report that sets out a net-zero carbon roadmap for the business.
While completing this work and producing the net-zero carbon roadmap the associate will report to the company/ business supervisor on a weekly basis and be provided with regular support from the Technical Specialist Supervisor and University Project Manager/ Business Engagement Officer, Net Zero Pathfinder
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will need to have:
- Knowledge of Net Zero issues including carbon reduction, sustainability and climate change would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in industry would be desirable.
- Finding solutions/working in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of gathering data and report writing
This appointment is available on a fixed-term basis for 12 or 9 weeks (depending on hours worked per week).
This post will be funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with University of Staffordshire
Location
Cannock
Benefits
University of Staffordshire reserves the right to vary the duties and responsibilities of its employees within the general conditions of the Scheme of pay and conditions and employment related matters. Thus, it must be appreciated that the duties and responsibilities outlined above may be altered as the changing needs of the service may require. The post is subject to such terms and conditions of employment as negotiated between the Board of Governors of the University and the recognised trade unions, and/or the employees of the University. In negotiating such terms and conditions the Board of Governors will consider any appropriate advice received from the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA).
Additional information
Should you wish to discuss this vacancy informally before making an application please contact:
Joanne Kemp
Business Engagement Officer, Net Zero Pathfinder
E : joanne.kemp@staffs.ac.uk We encourage you to register and apply on-line at our website www.unitemps.com as the system is user friendly and simple to complete.
Closing date: Until all roles are fulfilled
Interviews: As appropriate to individual companies
Start date: By December 2024
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