Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officer Salary starting £37,694 perannum plus attractive pension Invest Northern Ireland is looking for a Sustainability Officer to join our Regional Business and Development Group The role Intro:
The Sustainability Officer will be responsible for offering eligible businesses Invest NI Energy and Resource Efficiency Support. You will:
Identify energy and resource efficiency projects that deliver cost savings, growth and profitability for business clients. Provide support to business clients to maximise use of Energy and Resource Efficiency offerings Actively contribute to and facilitate achievement of overall team targets so that business clients cost saving objectives are met. Develop networks and relationships with stakeholders relevant to programme delivery, including the provision of presentations where required.

Develop networks and relationships with staff within other Invest NI Teams to promote Energy and Resource Efficiency support. Communicate and meet regularly with other team members as required. Develop and maintain skills and knowledge required to deliver effective support and advice to clients Comply with internal Invest NI procedures and maintain data integrity. Contribute at and report to monthly team meetings.

Carry out any other duties to meet the business needs of the Energy and Resources Efficiency team. The candidate

You will have:

- A degree in a STEM related field (engineering/scientific) or - Working knowledge and understanding of the Energy & Resource Efficiency environment including manufacturing with a focus on efficiency improvements, heating industry, energy efficiency and generation. Recent experience in Information analysis, demonstrating ability to critically evaluate and summarise evidence from a range of sources that have supported significant improvements in an energy and resource efficiency environment.

- Knowledge of up-to-date energy and resource efficient technologies and recent experience utilising these technologies to benefit the business.

- Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a proven ability to influence stakeholder/customers to achieve successful outcomes.

- Experience of working to short deadlines and using good judgment and initiative to identify priorities and effectively manage competing priorities whilst ensuring high-quality outputs and delivery of commitments within set timescales.

- A full current driving licence and access to a motor vehicle. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants who have a disability and cannot hold a driving licence Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:
Hybrid working Flexi-time Access to NICS Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days If you are interested in finding out more, full details and selection criteria are available online. Application packs are available in alternative formats on request. Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Friday 16 October 2026 (GMT). Invest NI is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

At this time, it particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and from minority ethnic groups.