Sustainability Officer
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,067 to £33,366 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | S1 3FG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An opportunity has arisen within our Facilities & Estates Team for a Sustainability Officer based at Headquarters in Sheffield.
The overall purpose of the role will be to assist South Yorkshires Fire Service’s Head of Facilities in delivering the sustainability strategy, associated policies and supporting programmes.
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working to a recognised standard for environmental management, such as ISO14001 or BS8555 and knowledge of relevant British and European legislation, statutory requirements and good practice. You will also have knowledge and experience of environmental audit and investigation techniques and specialist knowledge and understanding of issues, concepts and principles relating to sustainability and the environment.
The key duties will include managing, maintaining, monitoring and developing the Service’s Environmental Management System. Undertaking a programme of systematic internal audits to assess compliance with environmental legal requirements. Developing and leading on SYFR Green Plan. Overseeing corrective and preventative actions to close off non-conformances and ensure continuous legal compliance. In this role you will be expected to support the finance, procurement and estates teams in promoting initiatives within the service to the Service to reduce its impact on the environment and mitigate climate change. The role holder will be responsible for managing utility budgets, will be required to present reports and business cases in support of the Sustainability Strategy, gathering and analysing complex information from a range of stakeholders. The role holder will work collaboratively across the directorate engaging with internal customers, clients and stakeholders to provide internal focused consultancy, support and guidance.
For more information about the role contact Andrew Knight on 07900207636.
To apply please download a copy the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification.
Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Friday 20th June 2025
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 30th June 2025
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.
All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.
The overall purpose of the role will be to assist South Yorkshires Fire Service’s Head of Facilities in delivering the sustainability strategy, associated policies and supporting programmes.
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of working to a recognised standard for environmental management, such as ISO14001 or BS8555 and knowledge of relevant British and European legislation, statutory requirements and good practice. You will also have knowledge and experience of environmental audit and investigation techniques and specialist knowledge and understanding of issues, concepts and principles relating to sustainability and the environment.
The key duties will include managing, maintaining, monitoring and developing the Service’s Environmental Management System. Undertaking a programme of systematic internal audits to assess compliance with environmental legal requirements. Developing and leading on SYFR Green Plan. Overseeing corrective and preventative actions to close off non-conformances and ensure continuous legal compliance. In this role you will be expected to support the finance, procurement and estates teams in promoting initiatives within the service to the Service to reduce its impact on the environment and mitigate climate change. The role holder will be responsible for managing utility budgets, will be required to present reports and business cases in support of the Sustainability Strategy, gathering and analysing complex information from a range of stakeholders. The role holder will work collaboratively across the directorate engaging with internal customers, clients and stakeholders to provide internal focused consultancy, support and guidance.
For more information about the role contact Andrew Knight on 07900207636.
To apply please download a copy the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification.
Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Friday 20th June 2025
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 30th June 2025
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.
All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.
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