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NEPIC are looking for a Sustainability Executive to help drive forward sustainability in the North East process industries, with a focus on circular economy, sustainable chemicals, decarbonisation and fuel switching.

If you think you’d be a good fit for this exciting new role, read on for more details on the role and how to apply…

Job Description

Job title: Sustainability Executive
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 per year depending on qualifications/experience (plus pension)
Location: Sunderland or Wilton Centre – Teesside with hybrid working available
Closing Date: All applications before the closing date of 07/02/2023 will be considered.

The Purpose of this New Role

The Sustainability Executive will join NEPIC (North East of England Process Industry Cluster) to help drive forward sustainability in the North East process industries, with a focus on circular economy, sustainable chemicals, decarbonisation and fuel switching. The purpose of this role is to support NEPIC members with their sustainability goals, by understanding key sectoral trends, nascent technologies and innovations, opportunities for collaboration and joint working, as well as identifying the potential for inward investment. This will support NEPIC’s wider activities in clean growth, helping drive the process industries towards net zero.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a degree qualified scientist or engineer. Our ideal candidate is an individual with a passion for sustainability, circular economy, and clean growth. Relevant Industrial/sector experience or post-graduate qualifications are desired. The candidate should have an engaging and enthusiastic personality and highly developed analytical skills, together with the ability to prioritise between competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders is important, as NEPIC has a wide reaching and varied membership. The nature of the role requires the successful candidate to collaborate within a team and as an individual, proactively using their initiative. The candidate will also be expected to travel within the North East region and visit manufacturing sites.

About NEPIC – the North East Process Industry Cluster

NEPIC or the North East of England Process Industry Cluster is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the needs and interests of the process sector in the North East of England. We help drive forward the process industry by helping create innovation and by building a diverse cluster that will create jobs and bring inward investment. NEPIC covers a range of different industry sectors including pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, energy and bioprocessing.

How to Apply

For informal enquiries please contact Ryan Siddall or Philip Aldridge at ryan.siddall@nepic.co.uk / philip.aldridge@nepic.co.uk. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above.

Applications should be emailed to lynne.aungiers@nepic.co.uk by midnight on 07/02/2023 quoting REF:SE2023 in the subject of the email.

Applications will be shortlisted and promising candidates will be invited for the first stage of a two-stage interview process.