Sustainability Lead (Climate Action)

Location: Wakefield College, with travel to Selby and Castleford Colleges as required

At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we have an incredible opportunity for a Sustainability Lead to join our fantastic team and help us champion change and make a real difference.

We are committed to building a sustainable future for all, and are looking for someone ambitious and passionate to drive meaningful impact and inspire both staff and students.

You will:

• Provide professional operational leadership for the coordination and delivery of the Group’s Climate Action Plan
• Support the implementation of the Sustainability Strategy
• Work with the leads in Student Experience to embed sustainability, climate resilience and green careers within the Pastoral curriculum and the My XP personal development model
• Work with the Estates team to support the delivery of carbon reduction plans and the Group’s biodiversity programme
• Work with Heads of Curriculum, Careers and Partnerships to embed sustainability and green skills across all curriculum areas
• Engage and motivate staff and students through strong people and project skills, building ownership and enthusiasm across the organisation
• Develop partnerships, networks and opportunities that support the Group’s sustainability journey and strengthen our collective impact

You will have:

• GCSE in English and Maths grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience relevant to the job role
• Strong knowledge of climate change, decarbonisation, biodiversity and sustainability within an organisational or education context
• Proven experience of leading projects, sustainability, environmental or climate action programmes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and bring others on the journey to transformational sustainability initiatives

Do you have the skills and experience we are looking for? Apply today and be a part of a role that is meaningful and rewarding. We’d love to hear from you!

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch

Check out what we have to offer and come join us at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here.

Closing date: 8th April 2026

Interview date: 21st April 2026

Direct applicants only – No agency CVs

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

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