Sustainability Officer
Team: Operations/Sustainability
Responsible to: Head of Sustainability
Responsible for: N/A
Purpose:
Support the ongoing implementation and management of the sustainability plan, in line with the England Golf Strategy 2025-2030 – strategic goal to ‘educate & influence on sustainability’.
Working Relationships:
Internal:
* Head of Sustainability – regular communication & engagement.
* Development & Membership team (RMs & CCSOs) – communication & support.
* Communication team – to support specific campaigns & engagement.
* Unified Counties, Unions & Associations – communication & promotion.
* Golf clubs – communication with paid workforce & volunteers.
External:
* GB&I sustainability group – stakeholder engagement, including Home Nations.
* The R&A – aligning sustainability planning & messaging.
* Member organisations such as BIGGA, GCMA - to advocate to workforce.
* Other key stakeholders and organisations – as per alignment to the plan.
Main Duties & Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation of the England Golf sustainability plan 2025-2030.
* Co-ordinate the connectivity and education of internal stakeholders, counties and golf clubs in line with the sustainability plan.
* Contribute towards a sustainability promotional & advocacy campaign aligned to the plan, working closely with the communications team.
* Support Head of Sustainability in collaborating with the R&A on sustainability projects, including Golf Course 2030.
* Support the reduction of carbon across the organisation, including championships/events, in collaboration with consultants and colleagues.
* Support the National Golf Centre (NGC) team to ensure sustainable practices are identified and implemented across the business.
* Identify changes to make our workplace greener, in particular working closely with Human Resources.
* Educate and support the Development & Membership team to provide clear guidance for golf clubs on key issues (water, energy, biodiversity).
* Support the England Golf annual awards in relation to the sustainability category.
* Contribute towards the sustainability annual operational & financial plan, including the cascading of the plan at a local level.
* Deputise for the Head of Sustainability as appropriate.
* In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder will be required to perform other duties reasonably requested from time to time.
Dimensions/Resources:
Staff:
* N/A
Financial:
* Support with budget control where required.
Administrative:
* External meetings with key stakeholders, groups & organisations.
* GB&I Sustainability group – supporting role.
* Internal sustainability working group – supporting role.
* Team meetings, full staff meetings.
* Presenting at county/club update meetings & workshops if required.
Location:
England Golf Headquarters, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, hybrid working or potential to work from home. If the latter, as a guide it is expected that time is spent at the headquarters at least 2 to 3 days every 2 weeks.
Essential:
* Sufficient educational attainment to demonstrate ability to carry out the role to the required standard.
* Sound understanding of golf facility management and sustainable practices.
* Ability to build and sustain relationships with staff, volunteers and partners.
* Ability to empower and influence.
* Preparation and production of clear and detailed reports.
* Capable of gathering and analysis of information.
* Outstanding communication skills, including public speaking.
* Computer literate in spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.
* Friendly and willingly offer support and assistance to colleagues and customers.
* Explain information clearly, accurately and using appropriate language.
* Confidence and social skills to represent the company in external professional contexts.
* Encourage and display attitudes and behaviours that respect and value diversity and promote equal opportunities.
* Experience and interest in sustainability, business management or environmental science.
* Effective and proven budget management.
* Valid driver’s licence as travel will be required.
Desirable:
* Degree in business, environmental sciences, environmental management, engineering or sustainability.
* Carbon foot printing experience
* Structure of national, regional & county-based sport.
* Structure of golf (general, club based, structure).
* Experience working in business, sport, government or NGO context.
Closing date: Monday 23rd June