The Sustainability Hub: Low Carbon Devon project will provide an exciting new catalyst for low-carbon economic growth in Devon. The -5 year, £2.6m programme (supported by an investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)) will enable Devon-based organisations to access research, business support, and engage with the University of Plymouth around the low-carbon agenda. More information here.
The project will be delivered through the following interlinked activities:
Sustainability Hub Refurbishment: To refurbish a building on University of Plymouth campus that will provide a physical space where businesses, social enterprises and community groups can mix with researchers and students around the issue of sustainability. More information here.
Low Carbon Research and Innovation: To support research, innovation and growth within the following sectors in Devon:
Carbon Reduction Project: To bring significant energy savings through delivering an LED lighting retrofit programme in various University buildings.
Knowledge Exchange: To support interaction between the University of Plymouth and local Devon-based enterprises through knowledge exchange events, low-carbon internships, and research collaborations across the whole low carbon sector.
The Knowledge Exchange Officer post for the Low Carbon Devon project is an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive and cutting edge University and really make a difference in Devon. The post will involve working with innovative businesses, world-leading academics, enthusiastic students, dedicated community groups and passionate social enterprises.
Some key duties include:
You must have good knowledge of Low Carbon in either academic or applied industry context and a proven experience of project management and delivering to deadlines. You must also have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds. You will need an ability to network effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, social enterprises and academics.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Pearce, Project Manager – Sustainability Hub: Low Carbon Devon by email claire.pearce@plymouth.ac.uk
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 30th November 2022 due to funding. The anticipated start date is 1st September 2020. Please note that this position requires engagement with various stakeholders across Devon and so the exact start date may vary depending on the social distancing impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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