Job Description

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