Sustainability Officer

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