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Trainee Environmental Business Assistant Internship

Posted
Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors
Location England (South East) - UK
Town/City Gillingham
Salary Additional Information Unpaid
Salary Range Unwaged / Intern
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Part Time / Per Day
Level Voluntary & Interns
Deadline 24/10/2008
Company Name Groundwork Kent & Medway
Contact Name Claire Woodcock
Telephone 01634 855166
Fax 01634 855177
Email cwoodcock@groundwork.org.uk
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Role of the Environmental Business Assistant Intern

The intern will provide support to the Environmental Business Advisor to ensure effective delivery of specific Groundwork Environmental Services (Kent) Ltd (GES) activities.  The key aims are to assist working with Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and community organisations to achieve measurable resource efficiency and environmental improvements (waste, water and energy), and associated carbon reductions through training, audits, technical advice and detailed support. 

 

Intern's Main Responsibilities:

 

  • 1. Marketing support to recruit businesses onto GES programmes and projects
  • 2. Researching and the production of material for business resource management seminars
  • 3. Organisation and administration of events and seminars
  • 4. Maintenance of the environmental business services web page
  • 5. Researching information and / or solutions for issues raised on environmental, waste and energy reviews
  • 6. Assisting with the carrying out of environmental, waste and energy reviews with the Environmental Business Advisor
  • 7. Assisting with compiling of environmental reports with the Environmental Business Advisor
  • 8. Assisting with the implementation and development of the Trust's Environmental Management System
  • 9. Work with colleagues on other Groundwork environmental projects if required
  • 10. Any other responsibilities that may be reasonably requested by the Environmental Business Advisor

Smoking is not allowed in Groundwork Kent & Medway premises or vehicles.

Person Specification - Internship - Environmental Business Assistant

 

Essential

Desirable

 

Education / Training

 

  • Educated or working towards a degree

 

  • Relevant or working towards a scientific degree (BSc or MSc)

 

 

Experience

 

 

 

  • Working in the voluntary, community and / or social enterprise sectors
  • Working in the private sector
  • Marketing and promotional work
  • Use of databases

 

 

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

 

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Computer literate
  • Attention to detail
  • Competent research skills

 

  • Understanding of environmental issues affecting Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems

 

 

Values and Attitudes

 

  • An interest in environmental issues affecting SMEs
  • Flexible, confident and enthusiastic
  • Willingness to learn
  • Commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Smart appearance and professional manner
  • Reliable and committed to the role

 

 

 

Other

 

 

  • Full driving licence

 

 

 

 

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