Overview
The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) seeks a motivated and analytical Energy and Environment Officer to support environmental and sustainability initiatives across the NBI Partnership. The role involves improving environmental performance, supporting research and contributing to climate‑change action.
Background: The Norwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations working to tackle major challenges of the 21st century – the sustainability of our environment, food supplies and healthy ageing. The partnership provides high‑quality, non‑scientific support services for staff, students and visiting workers at the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience.
Based on the Norwich Research Park, which occupies 230 hectares of parkland, you will join a committed, professional and welcoming team. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, a defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and various employee benefits.
The role
Reporting to the Energy and Environmental Manager, you support sustainability, energy and environmental management activities across multiple institutes. You will work on compliance actions, statutory and voluntary reporting, ISO14001 accreditation, and drive initiatives across waste, water, energy, procurement, travel and greenhouse gas emissions. The role will be dynamic and adaptable, suitable for someone who wants to build deep skills and broad experience in the environmental or energy sector.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting the development and maintenance of ISO14001 environmental management systems
* Collecting, analysing and reporting complex sustainability and environmental data
* Assisting with internal audits and statutory compliance monitoring
* Identifying and supporting delivery of energy‑saving and environmental improvement projects
* Leading engagement, training and awareness initiatives to drive culture change
* Collaborating with facilities teams, laboratory managers, health & safety functions and external stakeholders
Essential qualifications
* Degree in environmental science, engineering, maths, geography or a related field, or GCSE‑level education (or equivalent) plus a NEBOSH Environmental qualification
* Experience collecting and analysing complex data
* Strong Excel and/or Power BI skills
* Experience in sustainability or energy management
* Experience contributing to environmental management systems or equivalent ISO accreditation (e.g., ISO14001)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and collaboratively
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Why Join Us
* Play a central role in improving environmental performance across leading research institutes
* Develop a broad professional portfolio in sustainability and energy management
* Gain hands‑on experience across diverse environmental projects
* Access training and professional development opportunities
* Work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Salary and benefits
Salary on appointment will be within the range £28,890 to £35,670 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full‑time, permanent role.
Equal opportunities
The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.
Closing date
The closing date for applications will be 8 May 2026.
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