Transition UStA is looking for a Project Officer to join our busy staff team based within the Universities Estates department. The post holder will develop and implement practical projects aimed at helping University staff and students live and work more sustainably. This will include projects focused on energy reduction in halls, reducing waste and promoting biodiversity, according to the needs of the University and Transition, whilst supporting practical research in sustainability where researchers and students are active. Since Transition is a volunteer based organisation, the post holder will play a role in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers and helping them to achieve tasks aligned with projects. They will also take a lead role in helping to communicate the work of Transition within the University and to the wider community through social and printed media. The role will be based within the Transition University of St Andrews team that sits within the Estates department of the University. The post is fixed for 3 years. Salary: £21,843 – £25,298 per annum

Closing date for application is 12pm on Monday 19 Feb March 2018

Interviews Thursday 1st March in St Andrews or via Skype if arranged before

Start date ASAP

Download a full job description here CG1510SB FPs 2018 final SG

We encourage applicants to apply online at Vacancies or

https://careerconnect.st-andrews.ac.uk, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for a paper application form.

 For all applications, please quote ref:  CG1510SB

alistair.macleod

Ali is project manager of Transition University of St Andrews.