The Norwich BioScience Institutes
Colney, Norfolk
Overview To support the delivery of environment and sustainability activities within the institutes and NBI Partnership to provide a streamlined approach to sustainability, environment and energy management. To assist the Energy and Environmental Manager with data collection and analysis for statutory and voluntary reporting, and to assist with the improvement or maintenance of environmental management systems to ensure ongoing legislative compliance and certification under accreditations such as ISO14001 and LEAF. To support NBI in all areas of environment and sustainability engagement including waste, water, energy, procurement, travel and greenhouse gas emissions. Key Relationships Accountable to: Energy and Environmental Manager. Close working relationship with Facilities, laboratory managers, HSEQ and all NBI building users. Main Activities & Responsibilities Assist with implementation and development of environmental management system and processes that meet ISO14001 standards. Conduct monitoring, analysis and reporting of NBI environmental performance through the collection, collation and interpretation of environment and sustainability data. Participate in internal environment and sustainability audits including statutory compliance. Support the delivery and implementation of environmental strategies across NBI. Identify opportunities/initiatives that provide benefits across diverse environmental objectives such as energy use, waste, water and biodiversity, aiming to provide savings or improvements. Assist with delivery and implementation of an NBI environmental engagement plan, working with key stakeholders to raise awareness of NBI environmental impacts and sustainable solutions to drive change and continual improvement. Lead training, communication and engagement initiatives, work with key stakeholders to drive culture change throughout the organisation. Engage with external stakeholders including local council, charities and government agencies. As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role. Person Profile Education & Qualifications Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - Essential. Sustainability and/or Environmental Management qualification such as NEBOSH Environmental - Essential. A degree in relevant subject: Engineering, Environmental Science - Essential. Specialist Knowledge & Skills Good presentation skills, report writing - Essential. Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets - Essential. Examples of communication skills such as graphic design, creative writing or marketing to generate engaging collateral for different stakeholder groups - Essential. Experience of working in sustainability or energy management - Essential. Previous experience within sustainability related projects and/or tasks - Essential. Experience in the collection and collation of complex data and information gathering - Essential. Experience of creating, utilising and understanding Excel and/or PowerBi to analyse data or generate insights - Essential. Experience of working both alone and within a team - Essential. Previous experience working with Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001) - Desirable. Previous experience working with building Energy Management Systems or low carbon technologies - Desirable. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team - Essential. Able to work proactively highlighting opportunities for improvement where necessary - Essential. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity - Essential. Additional Requirements Attention to detail - Essential. Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required - Essential. Highly organised, able to handle the management of multiple ongoing projects and tasks simultaneously - Essential. Promotes equality and values diversity - Essential. Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work - Essential. Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership - Essential. Enthusiasm to learn new skills and approaches - Essential. Comfortable working in changing environments and adapting to new responsibilities - Essential. Who We Are The NBI Partnership provides non scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park. The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities and are Equal Opportunity Employers. Energy and Environment Officer The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical Energy and Environment Officer to support the delivery of environmental and sustainability initiatives across the NBI Partnership. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving environmental performance, supporting groundbreaking research, and contributing directly to tackling climate change. 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, our food supplies and healthy ageing. The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership. Role Reporting to the Energy and Environmental Manager, you will support sustainability, energy, and environmental management activities across multiple institutes. You'll contribute to compliance actions or statutory/voluntary reporting, help maintain ISO14001 accreditation, and drive initiatives across waste, water, energy, procurement, travel, and greenhouse gas emissions. The role will be dynamic and adaptable across the broad range of environmental impacts and challenges encountered across the site, and would suit someone with a desire to build deep skills and broad experience in the environmental or energy sector. You will be detail oriented, proactive, and passionate about sustainability, with strong analytical and communication skills. 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 & Skills Degree in environmental science, engineering, maths, geography, or related field OR GCSE level education (or equivalent) plus 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. If you are passionate about building a more sustainable future and want to contribute to meaningful environmental change, we would love to hear from you. Additional Information 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. This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. If you require visa sponsorship, please check eligibility before applying. The occupation code for this role is 2152, which is not on the immigration salary list. 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. . click apply for full job details
Overview To support the delivery of environment and sustainability activities within the institutes and NBI Partnership to provide a streamlined approach to sustainability, environment and energy management. To assist the Energy and Environmental Manager with data collection and analysis for statutory and voluntary reporting, and to assist with the improvement or maintenance of environmental management systems to ensure ongoing legislative compliance and certification under accreditations such as ISO14001 and LEAF. To support NBI in all areas of environment and sustainability engagement including waste, water, energy, procurement, travel and greenhouse gas emissions. Key Relationships Accountable to: Energy and Environmental Manager. Close working relationship with Facilities, laboratory managers, HSEQ and all NBI building users. Main Activities & Responsibilities Assist with implementation and development of environmental management system and processes that meet ISO14001 standards. Conduct monitoring, analysis and reporting of NBI environmental performance through the collection, collation and interpretation of environment and sustainability data. Participate in internal environment and sustainability audits including statutory compliance. Support the delivery and implementation of environmental strategies across NBI. Identify opportunities/initiatives that provide benefits across diverse environmental objectives such as energy use, waste, water and biodiversity, aiming to provide savings or improvements. Assist with delivery and implementation of an NBI environmental engagement plan, working with key stakeholders to raise awareness of NBI environmental impacts and sustainable solutions to drive change and continual improvement. Lead training, communication and engagement initiatives, work with key stakeholders to drive culture change throughout the organisation. Engage with external stakeholders including local council, charities and government agencies. As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role. Person Profile Education & Qualifications Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - Essential. Sustainability and/or Environmental Management qualification such as NEBOSH Environmental - Essential. A degree in relevant subject: Engineering, Environmental Science - Essential. Specialist Knowledge & Skills Good presentation skills, report writing - Essential. Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets - Essential. Examples of communication skills such as graphic design, creative writing or marketing to generate engaging collateral for different stakeholder groups - Essential. Experience of working in sustainability or energy management - Essential. Previous experience within sustainability related projects and/or tasks - Essential. Experience in the collection and collation of complex data and information gathering - Essential. Experience of creating, utilising and understanding Excel and/or PowerBi to analyse data or generate insights - Essential. Experience of working both alone and within a team - Essential. Previous experience working with Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001) - Desirable. Previous experience working with building Energy Management Systems or low carbon technologies - Desirable. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team - Essential. Able to work proactively highlighting opportunities for improvement where necessary - Essential. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity - Essential. Additional Requirements Attention to detail - Essential. Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required - Essential. Highly organised, able to handle the management of multiple ongoing projects and tasks simultaneously - Essential. Promotes equality and values diversity - Essential. Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work - Essential. Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership - Essential. Enthusiasm to learn new skills and approaches - Essential. Comfortable working in changing environments and adapting to new responsibilities - Essential. Who We Are The NBI Partnership provides non scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park. The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities and are Equal Opportunity Employers. Energy and Environment Officer The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical Energy and Environment Officer to support the delivery of environmental and sustainability initiatives across the NBI Partnership. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving environmental performance, supporting groundbreaking research, and contributing directly to tackling climate change. 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, our food supplies and healthy ageing. The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership. Role Reporting to the Energy and Environmental Manager, you will support sustainability, energy, and environmental management activities across multiple institutes. You'll contribute to compliance actions or statutory/voluntary reporting, help maintain ISO14001 accreditation, and drive initiatives across waste, water, energy, procurement, travel, and greenhouse gas emissions. The role will be dynamic and adaptable across the broad range of environmental impacts and challenges encountered across the site, and would suit someone with a desire to build deep skills and broad experience in the environmental or energy sector. You will be detail oriented, proactive, and passionate about sustainability, with strong analytical and communication skills. 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 & Skills Degree in environmental science, engineering, maths, geography, or related field OR GCSE level education (or equivalent) plus 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. If you are passionate about building a more sustainable future and want to contribute to meaningful environmental change, we would love to hear from you. Additional Information 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. This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. If you require visa sponsorship, please check eligibility before applying. The occupation code for this role is 2152, which is not on the immigration salary list. 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. . click apply for full job details
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Stantec is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrologist - Flood Risk Consultant to join our growing Hydrology and Flood Risk discipline within the Water Environment team. You can be based in one of our Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol, or Cardiff offices, joining a friendly team and a collaborative group of over 90 Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners, and Water Quality Scientists. Our projects include enhancing the resilience of the public water supply, reducing the impact of wastewater treatment infrastructure on the water environment and working with Lead Local Flood Authorities. You will play a key role in delivering sustainable, climate resilient flood risk and drainage solutions, with opportunities to work across hydraulic modelling, hydrology, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design, flood risk appraisal and development planning support. You will also contribute to the growth and development of the team - mentoring junior staff, sharing technical expertise and supporting continuous improvement across our project delivery and quality assurance processes. About You To be successful in this role you will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline and have achieved or are working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM, ICE). You will bring significant experience in delivering and managing water environment projects, with a blend of technical expertise, leadership ability and communication skills that enable you to guide team members and build trusted client relationships. You'll be confident managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, supporting business development opportunities and helping shape the future direction of our water and flood risk capability. Your experience will include some or all of the following: Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with national planning policy Hydraulic modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM Application of hydrological methods, including FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP for flow estimation Development of surface water drainage strategies incorporating SuDS, aligned with CIRIA guidance and LLFA requirements Surface water drainage design using tools such as MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage) Delivery of flood risk and drainage studies for LLFAs, including Flood Studies, Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs), Local Flood Risk Management Plans and Flood Protection Schemes (FPSs) Contribution to river restoration and natural flood management schemes Supporting planning applications with appropriate flood and drainage documentation Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), including screening, scoping and supporting flood risk and drainage chapters Proficient use of GIS for spatial analysis and mapping, with experience in software such as ArcGIS Pro and QGIS Liaison with regulatory bodies, including LLFAs, Environment Agency, SEPA and water companies A sound understanding of relevant planning and technical guidance, including the NPPF, SuDS Manual and non statutory technical standards Excellent report writing and communication skills for technical and non technical audiences
Stantec is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrologist - Flood Risk Consultant to join our growing Hydrology and Flood Risk discipline within the Water Environment team. You can be based in one of our Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol, or Cardiff offices, joining a friendly team and a collaborative group of over 90 Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners, and Water Quality Scientists. Our projects include enhancing the resilience of the public water supply, reducing the impact of wastewater treatment infrastructure on the water environment and working with Lead Local Flood Authorities. You will play a key role in delivering sustainable, climate resilient flood risk and drainage solutions, with opportunities to work across hydraulic modelling, hydrology, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design, flood risk appraisal and development planning support. You will also contribute to the growth and development of the team - mentoring junior staff, sharing technical expertise and supporting continuous improvement across our project delivery and quality assurance processes. About You To be successful in this role you will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline and have achieved or are working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM, ICE). You will bring significant experience in delivering and managing water environment projects, with a blend of technical expertise, leadership ability and communication skills that enable you to guide team members and build trusted client relationships. You'll be confident managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, supporting business development opportunities and helping shape the future direction of our water and flood risk capability. Your experience will include some or all of the following: Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with national planning policy Hydraulic modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM Application of hydrological methods, including FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP for flow estimation Development of surface water drainage strategies incorporating SuDS, aligned with CIRIA guidance and LLFA requirements Surface water drainage design using tools such as MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage) Delivery of flood risk and drainage studies for LLFAs, including Flood Studies, Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs), Local Flood Risk Management Plans and Flood Protection Schemes (FPSs) Contribution to river restoration and natural flood management schemes Supporting planning applications with appropriate flood and drainage documentation Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), including screening, scoping and supporting flood risk and drainage chapters Proficient use of GIS for spatial analysis and mapping, with experience in software such as ArcGIS Pro and QGIS Liaison with regulatory bodies, including LLFAs, Environment Agency, SEPA and water companies A sound understanding of relevant planning and technical guidance, including the NPPF, SuDS Manual and non statutory technical standards Excellent report writing and communication skills for technical and non technical audiences
The Graduate Network
KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant Can you spot when a child is starting to fall behind and step in before confidence drops? Want to work in a KS1 classroom where your support can genuinely lift attainment? KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant September 2026 - July 2027 £85 - £105 per day Large primary school, Ward of Yardley Provide intervention sessions to support attainment The Role: Run focused intervention sessions for KS1 pupils who need extra help with phonics, early reading, writing, and number work. You will work with individuals and small groups, reinforce class teaching, support progress in core subjects, and keep staff updated on how pupils are responding. KS1 sits within the statutory primary national curriculum, which includes English, maths, science, computing, history, geography, art and design, music, and PE. The Candidate: You are proactive, patient, and able to explain things in a simple way that younger pupils understand. You want practical classroom experience, enjoy helping children make progress, and are keen to build the skills and confidence needed for a future in teaching. Primary teachers work with children aged 3 to 11 and support their educational, social, and emotional development, which is why this kind of KS1 experience is a strong starting point. Requirements Degree - A 2:2 or above in any subject. Communication - Clear and confident verbal and written communication. Enhanced DBS - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate. Desire to work in education/with children - Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing. Career Goals - A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education. The School: This large primary school in the Ward of Yardley offers the chance to build strong classroom experience in a setting where intervention and progress matter. You will join a busy team, work closely with teaching staff, and play a useful role in helping younger pupils strengthen the core skills that shape the rest of their primary education. The national curriculum framework is statutory for local-authority-maintained schools in England, so targeted support in these early years of primary matters. How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant Can you spot when a child is starting to fall behind and step in before confidence drops? Want to work in a KS1 classroom where your support can genuinely lift attainment? KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant September 2026 - July 2027 £85 - £105 per day Large primary school, Ward of Yardley Provide intervention sessions to support attainment The Role: Run focused intervention sessions for KS1 pupils who need extra help with phonics, early reading, writing, and number work. You will work with individuals and small groups, reinforce class teaching, support progress in core subjects, and keep staff updated on how pupils are responding. KS1 sits within the statutory primary national curriculum, which includes English, maths, science, computing, history, geography, art and design, music, and PE. The Candidate: You are proactive, patient, and able to explain things in a simple way that younger pupils understand. You want practical classroom experience, enjoy helping children make progress, and are keen to build the skills and confidence needed for a future in teaching. Primary teachers work with children aged 3 to 11 and support their educational, social, and emotional development, which is why this kind of KS1 experience is a strong starting point. Requirements Degree - A 2:2 or above in any subject. Communication - Clear and confident verbal and written communication. Enhanced DBS - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate. Desire to work in education/with children - Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing. Career Goals - A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education. The School: This large primary school in the Ward of Yardley offers the chance to build strong classroom experience in a setting where intervention and progress matter. You will join a busy team, work closely with teaching staff, and play a useful role in helping younger pupils strengthen the core skills that shape the rest of their primary education. The national curriculum framework is statutory for local-authority-maintained schools in England, so targeted support in these early years of primary matters. How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
