Climate, Health & Sustainability Coordinator

Join us at the

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

and help support our

CHS programme . We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to provide comprehensive, effective, and efficient administrative support to the NIHR Sustainability team and its external partners.

Coordinating and resolving complex enquiries and casework independently.

Acting as the main point of contact for the CHS team''s shared mailbox and internal engagement platform, monitoring activity to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Managing the diaries of senior colleagues and coordinating a range of internal and external meetings, activities, and events, including booking venues and speakers.

Analysing and evaluating specialised information and data, identifying areas for further investigation.

Contributing insight to the development of new or revised policies and systems.

Who are we looking for?Are you passionate about Climate, Health, and Sustainability (CHS)? Do you have administrative experience and a desire to make a difference? You will be an experienced sustainability professional with a strong understanding of the links between climate, health, and sustainability. You''ll be confident applying this knowledge to business priorities and capable of interpreting complex data clearly and concisely. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. A genuine interest in sustainability is key to your success in this role.

Other skills to be successful in this role include:

Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.

Strong communication and influencing abilities.

A proactive, problem-solving mindset.

The ability to evaluate and improve systems and processes.

A solid understanding of sustainability and its intersection with health and climate.

Why join us?We are a

Disability Confident

employer. We generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. Please note that during high-volume or seasonal recruitment periods, the number of interviews offered may be limited.

The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people''s health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.

A generous benefits package (full details available)

Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based)

A culture of wellbeing and support, with commitments to mental health at work since 2019

Opportunities for personal development and growth

The role is offered at 35 hours per week, with consideration for part-time (minimum 28 hours). Please indicate your preference in your ..... full job details .....