SCOTTISH CHARITY NUMBER: SC005410
Job Title:
Sustainable Behaviours Co-ordinator
Salary:
£21,174 per annum pro rata (full time, 35 hours per week)
Duration:
August 2013 – March 2015
As the largest modern University in Scotland, UWS is unique in its geographical coverage
across the West of Scotland. UWS is a four campus University located in Ayr, Dumfries,
Paisley and Hamilton, the Sustainable Behaviour Co-ordinator post will be based at Paisley
campus with a remit covering all four campuses.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a desire to encourage pro-environmental
behavioural change in UWS staff, students and the wider community.
The role
The SAUWS Sustainable Behaviour Co-ordinator will be responsible for the delivery of three
key carbon saving projects, The Green Impact Programme, Watts On? Home Energy
Programme and Halls of residence Reuse and Recycling project. The post is based in our Paisley
campus and projects will cover the Ayr, Hamilton and Paisley campuses therefore occasional
travel will be required.
Green impact is an environmental accreditation scheme that encourages pro-environmental
behaviours by staff. It empowers sustainability champions within their workplace, helping
them gain recognition for their environmental efforts, whilst playing on the competitive spirit
of staff working in teams. It provides people and their departments with a tangible framework
for improving their environmental performance, breaking down complex environmental
issues into more manageable bite-sized chunks. This role will
Watts On? Home Energy Saving Programme targets reduction of energy use in halls of
residence and private staff and student households. One of the main elements of this project
is the development and implementation of an energy saving mobile phone application. The
programme will also involve face to face advice on saving energy and money, developing and
delivering a range of promotional activity though social media, roadshows, events and wider
behaviour change campaigns.
Halls of residence Reuse and Recycling
This project will provide the behaviour change support which will be necessary to increase
recycling rates. We will also encourage reuse and waste minimisation through a variety of
engagement strategies and activities such as organising swap shops, reuse and upcycling and
craft workshops. This project will develop strong partnership with Zero waste Scotland and
work closely with relevant staff within the University.
Key Outputs
 Coordinate and support the Green Impact project to encourage pro-environmental
behaviour change across the institution and wider community.
 Support existing Green Impacts teams and increase the number of teams at each
campus, target of 10 new teams.
 Successful delivery of the University’s Green Impact project by the specified
completion dates.
 Reduce energy consumption in halls of residences through the development and
delivery of the Halls Energy Saving Programme.
 Plan and manage the Waste strand of the Climate Change and Sustainability project.
 Put in place robust monitoring and evaluating procedures for both projects feeding
into wider SAUWS carbon reduction reports.
 Develop and drive forward wider environmental projects across the university.
Duties
 Meet with stakeholders around the University (staff and student groups) to encourage
their early involvement in projects.
 Put in place robust monitoring and evaluating procedures for both projects feeding
into wider SAUWS carbon reduction reports.
 Recruit, coordinate and motivate teams of volunteers to drive forward the University’s
Green Impact project through their involvement as departmental teams and as
auditors
 Liaise with the UWS Accommodation Unit and UWS Sustainability Team to develop
and deliver Home Energy Saving Programme including practical advice and awareness
raising campaigns.
 To assist with other projects relevant to Green Impact being conducted by SAUWS and
UWS Energy and Environment Team.
 Organise and facilitate an Awards Ceremony for the participating departments in line
with the timescales of the project and with the aim of celebrating the successes and
impacts of the teams and the project
 Work in a team with the other Climate Change and Sustainability staff on events and
communications.
 Organise events and activities to promote recycling and reduce waste through reusing
(in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland where necessary)
 Consult with the Estates department how the Waste and Energy programmes can be
embedded in their operations to ensure the lasting legacy of the project.
 Recruit, coordinate and motivate students to assist with the delivery and promotion of
the project.
 Develop and deliver campaign strategies using a mix of social media, events, road
shows and other media which effectively engages with your audience.
SCOTTISH CHARITY NUMBER: SC005410
Person Specification
Sustainable Behaviours Co-ordinator
Qualifications and Experience
A relevant degree or equivalent
Experience of delivering successful campaigns
Experience of working on behaviour change projects
Experience of or a relevant qualification in carrying out
environmental audits and the provision of energy advice.
Project management experience and skills
Experience of managing a budget
Experience of producing and delivering marketing campaigns (e.g.
newsletters, social media campaigns, events etc.)
Experience of working within a Students’ Union or University
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Pro-active, confident and enthusiastic in engaging with others
Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email,
and Social media.
Interest in environmental issues, specifically climate change
Design skills including web design
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Able to be flexible and adaptable
Ability to empower and motivate others
Commitment to equality of opportunity & diversity
Commitment to a democratic environment
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