UNISON Centre – Sustainability Project Manager
This is a new role within our busy central procurement team at UNISON. Location:
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Rd. London NW1 2AY Starting salary:
£49,278 per annum plus £6,652 London Weighting Allowance Closing date:
10 January 2025 Hours:
35 Contract type:
Full time, fixed term Contract length:
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Reference:
ORD/195T About this job
The world in which UNISON operates faces unparalleled environmental and social sustainability challenges. UNISON has taken steps to mitigate and adapt its operations to manage some of these; however, there are opportunities to do more. A core function of this role will centre on how the union can responsibly limit and measure its impact and dependence on natural, social, and human capital, and determine how this will be governed. The successful candidate will lead the organisation’s response to the depletion and erosion of natural and social capital. This requires specialist knowledge in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management theories and an understanding of how these can be practically applied for the union. Alongside compelling ESG credentials, the successful candidate will have a strong background in change management theory and its practical application, coupled with knowledge of UNISON’s culture and ways of working. Developing a sustainable development strategy that embeds ESG considerations into the way the union works is an organisational change requiring thoughtful management with strong leadership. If implemented effectively, this area could provide, among other benefits, a keystone to enhancing and bolstering the union’s continual growth. While the post-holder will report to the Procurement Manager, the remit extends far beyond this function. You will be expected to work with various departments, Regional Secretaries, and other Senior Managers to ensure that delivery and messaging on sustainability in UNISON dovetails with and informs other organisational priorities, and that the measures required are consistently applied throughout the union. How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General Application form (under ‘Resources’). Please note that ONLY the General
Application
form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’). Please send your completed application form along with the recruitment and disability monitoring form to g.haycock@unison.co.uk quoting
ref: ORD/195T . Closing date for completed application forms is 5pm Friday 10th January 2025. Interview dates are to be confirmed. About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors, and in energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland. UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to work with us. Join UNISON and get essential cover wherever you work. UNISON has more than 1.3 million members and activists, making us one of Europe’s largest unions. There are more than 1,000 UNISON branches around the UK. UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY. 0800 0 857 857
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This is a new role within our busy central procurement team at UNISON. Location:
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Rd. London NW1 2AY Starting salary:
£49,278 per annum plus £6,652 London Weighting Allowance Closing date:
10 January 2025 Hours:
35 Contract type:
Full time, fixed term Contract length:
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Reference:
ORD/195T About this job
The world in which UNISON operates faces unparalleled environmental and social sustainability challenges. UNISON has taken steps to mitigate and adapt its operations to manage some of these; however, there are opportunities to do more. A core function of this role will centre on how the union can responsibly limit and measure its impact and dependence on natural, social, and human capital, and determine how this will be governed. The successful candidate will lead the organisation’s response to the depletion and erosion of natural and social capital. This requires specialist knowledge in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management theories and an understanding of how these can be practically applied for the union. Alongside compelling ESG credentials, the successful candidate will have a strong background in change management theory and its practical application, coupled with knowledge of UNISON’s culture and ways of working. Developing a sustainable development strategy that embeds ESG considerations into the way the union works is an organisational change requiring thoughtful management with strong leadership. If implemented effectively, this area could provide, among other benefits, a keystone to enhancing and bolstering the union’s continual growth. While the post-holder will report to the Procurement Manager, the remit extends far beyond this function. You will be expected to work with various departments, Regional Secretaries, and other Senior Managers to ensure that delivery and messaging on sustainability in UNISON dovetails with and informs other organisational priorities, and that the measures required are consistently applied throughout the union. How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General Application form (under ‘Resources’). Please note that ONLY the General
Application
form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’). Please send your completed application form along with the recruitment and disability monitoring form to g.haycock@unison.co.uk quoting
ref: ORD/195T . Closing date for completed application forms is 5pm Friday 10th January 2025. Interview dates are to be confirmed. About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors, and in energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland. UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to work with us. Join UNISON and get essential cover wherever you work. UNISON has more than 1.3 million members and activists, making us one of Europe’s largest unions. There are more than 1,000 UNISON branches around the UK. UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY. 0800 0 857 857
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