Sustainable NI

Sustainable Business Lead

Sustainable NI

Belfast, Northern Ireland (hybrid working with regular travel across NI & border counties)
£60,000 pa pro rata (based on working 4-days / week, salary £48,000 pa)
Part Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Fri, 31st Oct 2025

SustainabilityCarbon, Climate & Energy

About Sustainable NI

Sustainable NI is a charity dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable development across Northern Ireland. We work with councils, government, and businesses to influence policy, deliver projects, and inspire change through education, advocacy, and practical solutions.

Help SMEs go green — and grow.

Sustainable NI is looking for a passionate and experienced Sustainable Business Lead to oversee the delivery of a major new business support project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Over 3 years, you’ll design and deliver high-impact sustainability workshops across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. You’ll support up to 400 SMEs embrace energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and unlock the value of digital transformation — creating a greener, more resilient economy.

What you’ll be doing

  • Develop and facilitate monthly sustainability and productivity workshops
  • Create engaging materials including toolkits, templates, and roadmaps
  • Help businesses analyse and reduce energy usage and carbon outputs
  • Coordinate logistics, manage participants, and track impact
  • Report on KPIs, participant feedback, and workshop outcomes

What we're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction, and resource efficiency
  • Experience designing and delivering interactive training / workshops
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Confidence working with a diverse mix of SMEs and cross-border stakeholders
  • Ability to travel across Northern Ireland and the border counties

Please refer to the job description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a flagship PEACEPLUS sustainability programme with cross-border impact. You’ll work with passionate colleagues, forward-thinking businesses, and help build the foundations of a green economy in the region. Additionally, Sustainable NI offers:

  • A 4-day working week
  • 7.5% ethical employer pension contribution
  • Ability to work from home up to 3 days per week 
  • In addition to 12 public and bank holidays, 25 days of holiday, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days
  • Two paid working days per year to volunteer for a project or cause of your choice

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