Sustainability Assistant

Job Description

Company: Festival Republic

Department: Sustainability

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: Head of Sustainability

Working Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm, with extra weekend on-site working throughout the festival season as required. Onsite hours are 8am – 8pm

Contract type: Fixed term contract until end November

Role Description

An essential position within the sustainability team, you'll play a key role in supporting the team to meet Festival Republic's environmental commitments that integrate goals from the Live Nation global sustainability charter. You will help to implement sustainable initiatives at the festivals, update action plans and collate data to enable us to calculate our carbon footprint. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual who loves festivals and all things green.

What it's like to work in the Team

You will be joining a small, dedicated and passionate sustainability team with a wide reach and impact. We champion sustainability across the organisation, offering advice and support to a number of events and departments. Working closely with our suppliers and stakeholders, you will be an integral member of the team to help plan, deliver and evaluate festivals that meet our sustainability goals.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
• Organisation skills
• Administration skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Festival or events experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Driving license is essential
• An environmental qualification is desired.

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
• A confident, enthusiastic people person who uses own initiative.
• Passion for the environment and sustainability
• Excellent communication skills
• Working under pressure and in pressurized situations
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What the role includes
• Organising and attending planning meetings, note taking, recording actions updating sustainability action plans, assist with the implementation of the sustainability action plan per festival.
• General administrative support and submitting purchase orders
• Research into sustainability initiatives, products and suppliers
• Assist with the development, advancing and implementation of sustainability initiatives and plans
• Assist with overseeing all green partners onsite, liaising with suppliers to deliver their requirements for power, waste and water etc.
• Assist with the recruitment of volunteers: Coordinate registrations, database (Jotform and excel spreadsheets), communications, rosters and onsite management
• Coordination of applications for charity groups to salvage after the event and the onsite operation
• Communications: assisting writing copy for websites, newsletters, programmes and green information to be sent to contractors, staff, caterers, etc.
• Gather and monitor environmental data from contractors and stakeholders.
• Assist with report writing and carbon footprint calculations.

Reality check

While this is a great opportunity in an exciting industry, this is not just a chance to go to festivals for free! The role is not your ordinary nine-to-five, and the industry is demanding, with sometimes long and unsociable hours. The excitement and energy of the events we create comes from the hard work and dedication we commit to our work, and this position is no exception so get ready to bring your very best to the role.

The Company

Festival Republic is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. #FestivalRepublic #LI-SL1

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnpmo3-3-141-19-32-42 in your application.