Sustainability Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,334 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | ACT Training Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Sustainability Advisor
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Location: Hybrid Working – 2 days per week from home, 3 days per week at ACT Head Office, Ocean Park House, Cardiff (or other sites)
Salary: Grade 7 £34,334 rising to £36,971 per annum pro rata (inclusive of £3000 p/a market uplift)
If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!
Who we are:
As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT provide a wide range of training programmes and qualifications including Jobs Growth Wales Plus, Apprenticeships, Higher Apprenticeships, Schools provision and commercial training across 30 different sectors throughout Wales.
ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.
What you’ll do:
Be the Change!
If you're passionate about the environment and driven by a sense of responsibility to shape a more sustainable future, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact where it matters most—education.
We’re looking for someone who not only believes in sustainability but lives it—someone ready to take that passion and channel it into action. In this role, you’ll be more than a champion of green values; you’ll become a catalyst for cultural change. You’ll guide our organisation and partners toward more sustainable practices and inspire our staff and learners to think differently about their place in the world.
Imagine the ripple effect of your work: each person you influence today could become a sustainability leader tomorrow. You won’t just pass on knowledge—you’ll ignite purpose, shape mindsets, and help raise a generation that doesn’t just talk about change, but creates it.
This is your chance to embed sustainability into the heart of what we do—across our business, our partners, and most importantly, in the minds of future changemakers.
Join us. Lead the way. Let’s build a better world together, starting with education.
A full driving licence is essential as travel between centres will be required.
The role is fits within the Facilities Team reporting to the Facilities Manager.
ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.
What we offer:
· Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
· Annual salary increases
· Healthcare cash plan
· Contributory pension scheme
· Life assurance
· Wellbeing initiatives including access to in-house counselling
· Employee voice initiatives including a staff council
· Flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable)
· Annual team building events
· Four paid volunteering days per year
· Length of service and birthday rewards
· Staff recognition awards
· Complimentary tea and coffee
· Excellent learning & development and CPD opportunities
· Formal coaching and mentoring opportunities
· E-learning platform available to all staff
What you are responsible for:
· Managing and monitoring our environmental management system.
· Leading on ISO14001 accreditation.
· Monitoring ACT’s energy, waste and transport statistics to ensure improvement.
· Working with our curriculum team to develop environmental and sustainability related lesson plans for all learners.
· Reviewing, updating and communicating environmental and sustainability policies and procedures.
· Reporting regularly to ACT’s senior leadership team on environmental/sustainability progress, initiatives and trends.
· Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.
· Carrying out environmental based internal audits.
· Promoting and encouraging sustainability within all areas of ACT/ALS and partners.
Diversity statement
ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.
We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements.
Safeguarding:
Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Location: Hybrid Working – 2 days per week from home, 3 days per week at ACT Head Office, Ocean Park House, Cardiff (or other sites)
Salary: Grade 7 £34,334 rising to £36,971 per annum pro rata (inclusive of £3000 p/a market uplift)
If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!
Who we are:
As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT provide a wide range of training programmes and qualifications including Jobs Growth Wales Plus, Apprenticeships, Higher Apprenticeships, Schools provision and commercial training across 30 different sectors throughout Wales.
ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.
What you’ll do:
Be the Change!
If you're passionate about the environment and driven by a sense of responsibility to shape a more sustainable future, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact where it matters most—education.
We’re looking for someone who not only believes in sustainability but lives it—someone ready to take that passion and channel it into action. In this role, you’ll be more than a champion of green values; you’ll become a catalyst for cultural change. You’ll guide our organisation and partners toward more sustainable practices and inspire our staff and learners to think differently about their place in the world.
Imagine the ripple effect of your work: each person you influence today could become a sustainability leader tomorrow. You won’t just pass on knowledge—you’ll ignite purpose, shape mindsets, and help raise a generation that doesn’t just talk about change, but creates it.
This is your chance to embed sustainability into the heart of what we do—across our business, our partners, and most importantly, in the minds of future changemakers.
Join us. Lead the way. Let’s build a better world together, starting with education.
A full driving licence is essential as travel between centres will be required.
The role is fits within the Facilities Team reporting to the Facilities Manager.
ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.
What we offer:
· Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
· Annual salary increases
· Healthcare cash plan
· Contributory pension scheme
· Life assurance
· Wellbeing initiatives including access to in-house counselling
· Employee voice initiatives including a staff council
· Flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable)
· Annual team building events
· Four paid volunteering days per year
· Length of service and birthday rewards
· Staff recognition awards
· Complimentary tea and coffee
· Excellent learning & development and CPD opportunities
· Formal coaching and mentoring opportunities
· E-learning platform available to all staff
What you are responsible for:
· Managing and monitoring our environmental management system.
· Leading on ISO14001 accreditation.
· Monitoring ACT’s energy, waste and transport statistics to ensure improvement.
· Working with our curriculum team to develop environmental and sustainability related lesson plans for all learners.
· Reviewing, updating and communicating environmental and sustainability policies and procedures.
· Reporting regularly to ACT’s senior leadership team on environmental/sustainability progress, initiatives and trends.
· Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.
· Carrying out environmental based internal audits.
· Promoting and encouraging sustainability within all areas of ACT/ALS and partners.
Diversity statement
ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.
We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements.
Safeguarding:
Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.