Our organisationSustainability West Midlands
(SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for the leaders of the West Midlands. Our vision is that the West Midlands is leading in contributing to the national target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 whilst addressing health inequality and driving inclusive growth. This is framed through our Roadmap to 2030. We’re a not-for profit company that works with members who are leading individuals and organisations in the private, public, and third sectors. We have over 100 diverse members including large businesses like Arup, Grant Thornton, Hortons’ Estate, Mott MacDonald, National Express, Severn Trent, Tarmac and Veolia.
The role
With our proven success, our team needs to grow. You will be central to our small dynamic team that has been making a difference throughout the West Midlands for almost 20 years. The Senior Sustainability Adviser will provide solid and effective project delivery for the organisation while helping it grow. This is through direct project delivery, developing our staff to deliver, and helping our Chief Executive, Anna Bright, to secure new business in line with our Vision. The role helps deliver the objectives in the current SWM Business Plan to 2025. We work with customers across the UK as well as the region, with recent projects including work for the Climate Change Committee, the Environment Agency, the West Midlands Combined Authority, local authorities, universities and businesses. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with over five years’ experience in sustainability consultancy, wanting to apply these skills to help grow our organisation. We are a small team with huge reach, and are looking for someone with a passion for sustainability who will be able to fit in quickly and contribute and deliver for our partners. “The input of SWM has been huge in helping set our priorities.” Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor SWM are committed to the promotion of equality and diversity throughout our business and approach. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Application Process
To apply, please send a covering letter and your CV as one electronic document of no more than four sides of A4 in total. In your covering letter please set out:- Your contact details
- Where you heard about this opportunity
- Why you want to be considered for the role
- How you meet the essential ‘Person Specification Requirements’ set out in Section 3
- Any special requirements to access the interview if in-person
- Education and qualifications
- Current employment role and salary
- History of relevant employment and non-paid work
- Two references – which we will contact if you are successful at interview
Shortlisted candidates for interview will be notified as soon as possible after their application is received. Interview slots are available on 14 and 16 December 2021 and will be held in-person or online if subject to Covid-19 restrictions. As we are a small organisation, we will only be able to give feedback to those interviewed. The full job description is available here.
