The role will involve drawing together and reviewing existing policies and working practices to set up, monitor and manage an international Environmental Management System (EMS) covering our offices in Oxford, UK and Boston, USA. Committed to continually improving Earthwatch’s performance in this area, the postholder will facilitate the charity's objective of obtaining and thereafter maintaining certification to ISO 14001.
Working with the existing global communications team, and linking to the wider Earthwatch communications team and organisational strategy, the Strategic Communications Manager will oversee the development and execution of the programme’s communications strategy, focusing on the key markets of science/environment and business media and conferences. The postholder will also manage relationships with the HSBC communications teams to ensure opportunities for publicity are maximised.
Provide support to Development and Events Officer in soliciting and collecting prizes for the 2010 Earthwatch SustainaBall - Earthwatch’s annual charity fundraising dinner dance.
Provide general support, where required, to Development and Events Officer with other aspects of the event planning, for example, searching for musicians, suppliers, sponsors, etc.
Provide general support, where required, to Development and Events Officer for any other tasks that should arise during your time at Earthwatch.
Administrative support to the Engagement Department
Provide support to the day-to-day running of the busy Engagement Department, supporting the work of 2 programme teams.
Support on programme delivery
Support the work of the programme teams in delivering a range of funded programmes providing opportunities for corporate employees, teachers, early-career scientists and young people to learn about environmental issues on an Earthwatch field research project.
General
Provide general support to Engagement Department staff as required.