Net Zero - Business Support Internship (SIEC)

Location: Stirling Campus

The Post                

As part of the wider University of Stirling, based within Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC), the Net Zero Business Support Intern (SIEC) will make a substantial contribution to the development, delivery, and promotion of the Net Zero for Business 2025/26 activities and services delivered through SIEC. This opportunity is funded by Stirling Council to providing highly effective and proactive net zero support.

The role-holder will encourage and support businesses in Stirling to take part in the Net Zero support programme. Role requirements include but are not limited to; visiting clients on site, calculating carbon footprints using an industry tool (training is provided), attending events and administering evidence for reporting, commitment to becoming a net zero specialist. The individual will champion a ‘can-do’ spirit and serve as an ambassador for SIEC across campuses and within the broader community.

Description of Duties

• Support the Project Manager by planning and managing daily priorities and activities to support overall Net Zero workflow
• Onsite client visits to collect primary data for analysis, for SMEs located in the Stirlingshire council area
• Organise and facilitate virtual and in-person activities, such as workshops, events, webinars, competitions, etc. Setting up events (registration, room hire, refreshments), managing delegates and organising materials for use in workshops
• Monitor and record participant engagement across the Programme’s activities
• Issue and administer post event evaluation forms and creating reports
• Updating of the CRM database
• Undertake such other duties as may be required, commensurate with the grade and nature of the role

Essential Criteria

• A currently enrolled University of Stirling student or a graduate within 12-months of degree completion
• Broad understanding of net zero policy and what business activities may contribute to a carbon footprint
• Excellent understanding of, and commitment to, partnership working
• Event experience related to planning and delivery
• Confidence to speak publicly to a wide range of audiences
• Communications: A sound understanding of, and experience utilising, media platforms for promotional purposes; particularly EventBrite, X, Facebook and LinkedIn
• IT literate with particular competence utilising MS Teams and MS Office
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently and work effectively with a diverse range of students, alumni, academic and professional service colleagues, as well as external stakeholders

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | University of Stirling

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