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Careers in Sustainability Lucy Latham and Hannah Munro

Careers in Sustainability Lucy Latham and Hannah Munro. Sustainability Team Estate Support Service. Why we love our jobs!. How I got my role: Lucy. Interested in studying the environment since high school. Studied Environmental Science as one of my AS and subsequently A-level subjects.

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Careers in Sustainability Lucy Latham and Hannah Munro

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  1. Careers in SustainabilityLucy Latham and Hannah Munro Sustainability Team Estate Support Service

  2. Why we love our jobs!

  3. How I got my role: Lucy Interested in studying the environment since high school. Studied Environmental Science as one of my AS and subsequently A-level subjects. Then went on to study BSc Environmental Science as my degree at Newcastle University. Brief work in a consultancy 6 month project placement in Newcastle University’s Sustainability Team. My contract was subsequently extended and then I successfully attained a permanent position as Sustainability Officer.

  4. How I got my role: Hannah Interest in environment/sustainability issues Studied BSc Environmental Science at Newcastle University Realised through volunteer work that my interest was on the engagement and social side of Sustainability Worked in admin at the University to gain professional skills Joined the team in 2009 as Sustainability Support Officer

  5. Job Role: Lucy • Assisting Energy Manager • Footprinting emissions • Legislation; CRC, DECs • TEAM • PV tariff submission • Energy Management System (EnMS) • Water • Engagement • Student Switch Off • Switch Off • Bra campaign

  6. Job Role: Hannah • Assisting Waste Manager • Complying with legislation/maintaining records • Implementing systems • Delivering infrastructure • Reporting • Engagement • Awareness campaigns for staff and students • Support Environmental Coordinator Network • Deliver Green Impact • Student Interns

  7. Key Competencies Communication skills Interpersonal skills Adaptable to change Making and maintaining relationships Initiative Persuasiveness Analytical ability Creativity

  8. Interview Skills Do your research and demonstrate it Always be professional yet personable Eye contact Positive body language Always be positive about yourself Relax Always ask questions!

  9. Advice Voluntary work Maintain your CV and record training Connect with people and networks Get involved!

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