Job Purpose

To provide professional and organisational support to the European Network on Climate and Health Education (ENCHE) Network co-Chairs and working groups by contributing to the management and delivery of the ENCHE network. This will include managing the day-to-day running of the network, researching and drafting papers and presentations, interacting with key internal and external contacts, and proactively and independently managing selected projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.   As a pro-active network partner Working in collaboration with the co-Chairs to plan and organise the ENCHE activities and workload which will involve significant forward planning.

2.   To be responsible for taking forward the agreed delivery of actions and projects, with discretion to act independently and on behalf of the co-Chairs where appropriate. This requires the postholder to establish an excellent knowledge of the ENCHE network and to work closely with its members to build effective working partnerships.

3.   Proactively and independently contribute to complex projects, often involving multiple stakeholders and University/external offices with conflicting priorities, using judgement and discretion. Securing the input of internal and external colleagues and services from across the University and partner organisations and negotiating and influencing to establish appropriate input.

4.   Provide extensive and senior committee management services to a range of Committees and meetings. This will involve co-ordinating and drafting agendas, collating, and reviewing papers, presentations, minutes and actions.

5.   Research and draft documentation and papers, briefing notes, reports and presentations across the full spectrum of the ENCHE activities, undertaking background research from appropriate sources, and consulting stakeholders as appropriate.

6.   Support the development of policies and procedures, including research, stakeholder consultation and securing necessary approvals.

7.   Accompany the ENCHE co-Chairs as required to meetings, preparing formal minutes or notes as required and following up action points as appropriate.

8.   Collate and prepare responses to industry and sector surveys and consultations on behalf of the ENCHE co-Chairs. Work with others to ensure these are logged and managed to deadline, allowing for any necessary internal engagement and approvals.

9.   Engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance skills in accordance with career trajectory.

10. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential:

A1.   Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), in climate and health or equivalent.

A2.   A strong technical understanding of, and interest in, the relationship between public health and climate change.

A3.   A strong applied understanding of education best practices

A4.   Awareness of University structures and priorities or national and international Higher Education environment is desirable.

Skills

Essential:

C1.  Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to research and write reports for a variety of audiences and to draft and edit strategic documents.

C2.  Strong advocacy skills.

C3.  Proven analytical, organisational, planning, project management and problem-solving skills.

C4.  Ability to exercise initiative, set priorities and have a highly developed eye for detail and accuracy.

C5.  A high degree of flexibility, ability to use negotiating and influencing skills with diplomacy and efficiency in a highly pressured environment.

C6.  Numerate with excellent IT skills and ability to interpret, manipulate, and present data.

C7.  Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to act positively with colleagues at all levels within the organisation and to contribute effectively as a member of a team.

Experience

Essential:

E1.   Significant experience working in climate change and health or similar field.

E2.   Experience of event organisation and management.

E3.   A willingness and flexibility to travel on occasion.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £40,247 - £45,163 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 24 months from the start date.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Closing Date: 23:45 on Thursday 27th March 2025