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We are recruiting

UK-GBC is recruiting for two new positions within our team:

1. Senior Technical Advisor

2. Membership Development Officer

 

Please send your application to jobs@ukgbc.org

The deadline for applications is 12 March.

Our team

John Alker – Head of Advocacy

John has worked as an MP's researcher and speech-writer in the House of Commons and in commercial public affairs for Political Intelligence. Prior to joining the UK-GBC John led political communications on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and sustainable homes campaign for the environmental charity WWF-UK. John can be contacted at: John.Alker@ukgbc.org

Ellie Austin – Project Officer

Ellie joined the UK-GBC in May 2007 after graduating from Bristol University. She is responsible for co-ordinating the Task Groups, Technical and Public Affairs Committees and in-house sustainability. Ellie is also the primary contact for the website: Ellie.austin@ukgbc.org

Amy Black – Executive PA

Amy Black is PA to Paul King, UK-GBC Chief Executive. Amy manages Paul’s diary and co-ordinates the Advisory Board and committees. Any requests for a UK-GBC speaker should also be directed to her: amy.black@ukgbc.org

Jenny Buckland – Member Relations Manager

Jenny has been fully involved with the UK-GBC since its inception in early 2006. She has a background in administration and event management, and joined the UK GBC from BRE where she worked as a Special Projects Manager within the Environment Division. As Member Relations Manager Jenny is responsible for communications with the membership and overseeing the UK-GBC events programme. Jenny can be contacted at: jenny.buckland@ukgbc.org

Cornelia Donath – Project Co-ordinator

Cornelia holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Humboldt University of Berlin and gained work experience in several business areas, including banking, consultancy, PR and Marketing. During her last 3-month internship Cornelia worked as International Marketing Assistant for a Hong Kong based LED lighting company coordinating the company’s international marketing initiatives. Cornelia joined the UK-GBC in October 2009. As Project Co-ordinator she is responsible for the co-ordination of Task Groups and other UK-GBC projects. Cornelia can be contacted at: cornelia.donath@ukgbc.org

Alexa Driver – Events & Marketing Officer

Alexa joined the UK-GBC in March 2008 as Events and PR Officer. She is responsible for co-ordinating UK-GBC events, working closely with our external events consultant, Ian Reeves on larger events and exhibitions and helps to oversee the events programme. Alexa also works on PR and contra marketing deals. She is the contact for events: alexa.driver@ukgbc.org.

Chad Harrell – Head of Sustainable Business Development

Chad's role focuses on developing new business opportunities and sources of income for UK-GBC, which are strategically aligned to our mission and objectives. This includes the development of STEP, the sustainability and education training programme, conference/event-related activities, and working to support the development of membership recruitment and retention.  Chad's background and passions are aviation and real estate. Prior to joining the UKGBC, Chad served as an officer in the US Air Forceand he has an MBA with a focus on Real Estate Capital Markets and Finance from Duke University. Chad.harrell@ukgbc.org

Paul King – Chief Executive

Paul became the first CEO of the UK-GBC in May 2007. Previously he worked for WWF-UK where he was Director of Campaigns, and formerly Campaign Director for WWF's One Million Sustainable Homes campaign and co-founder of One Planet Living ®. Paul is Chairman of the Zero Carbon Hub and is a member of the Zero Carbon Homes 2016 Task Force and the Igloo Regeneration Sustainability Committee.  He was previously a member of the Sustainable Buildings Task Group, Code for Sustainable Homes Steering Group and the Egan Review of Skills for Sustainable Communities. On an international level he is a Board member and Treasurer of the World Green Building Council and Chairs the World GBC International Policy Task Force.  Paul lives in Shropshire with his partner and two young sons. You can contact him through Amy Stafford at amy.stafford@ukgbc.org.

Sarah Jeffcote – Head of Programmes

Sarah joined UK-GBC from BioRegional Development Group where she was Executive Director of One Planet Products, a knowledge sharing and bulk buying initiative facilitating the procurement of sustainable construction products. Prior to that, Sarah practiced corporate and commercial law for eight years in London and overseas. She also holds an MBA from the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. Sarah can be contacted at: sarah.jeffcote@ukgbc.org

Ian Reeves – Consultant: Events & Marketing

Ian Reeves looks after the UK-GBC’s events programme. Before working with UK-GBC, Ian has managed major events and collaborative workshops for several large organisations including WWF where he met Paul King. Ian’s background is in marketing and business development, and he has held Director and Board positions with the London based WWAV Rapp Collins direct marketing agency, and the Nationwide Building Society group of companies. 

Joanne Wheeler – Senior Policy Advisor

Jo leads on a number of policy areas for the UK-GBC including international policy and case studies (supporting Paul with the World GBC International Policy Task Force in the run up to the Copenhagen climate negotiations in December 2009), our work on low carbon existing homes, and our responses to a range of government consultations.  Jo has a background in urban development and planning, and has worked in the field of housing and urban policy for a number of years, both in the UK and internationally. Jo has also recently been involved in attempting to build a green home in Central America, a very significant challenge!

Chris Wilson – Operations & Resources Manager

Following a successful career in sales and marketing, Chris re-trained in accounting and finance with the aim of transferring to the not-for-profit sector. He has now worked in the charitable sector since 1995, usually in roles with a breadth of responsibilities encompassing finance, IT, HR, property/estate management etc. He joined the UKGBC as Operations and Resources Manager in April 2009, and is looking forward to supporting the next phase of its development. Chris is currently halfway through a Masters degree at Cass Business School in Charity Accounting & Financial Management. When not working or studying Chris is a keen dinghy sailor, and is Treasurer of his local sailing club in Sussex Chris.Wilson@ukgbc.org

Vacancies

UK-GBC Vacancy: Membership Development Officer –

Membership Development Officer             

We are recruiting a Membership Development Officer to work closely with the Membership Relations Manager and the rest of the team in support of membership strategy and priorities to further UK-GBC's mission.

To see a full job description please click here.

To apply for the role please send you CV and cover letter to jobs@ukgbc.org by Friday 12th March.

 

 

 

UK-GBC Vacancy: Senior Technical Advisor –

We are currently recruiting.

Senior Technical Advisor             

We are recruiting a Senior Technical Advisor. This role offers opportunities to help shape industry practice, government policy and play an active part in influencing and delivering UK-GBC's programmatic work. The position is intended to complement that of UK-GBC's Senior Policy Advisor. 

To view a full job description please click here.

To apply for the role please email your CV and covering letter to jobs@ukgbc.org by Friday 12th March.

 

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