Call for consultants - to support SMEs with their Sustainability and Clean Growth Skills

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are offering bespoke support for SMEs through their Skills for Clean Growth - Workforce for the Future project.

The role of the Clean Growth Consultants

We are looking to create a bank of external consultants with expertise in one or more of the below areas to design and deliver bespoke training and offer mentoring support to SMEs engaged with the project. Topics being covered by the project include:

•Low carbon needs analysis and action planning •Energy management

•Retrofitting buildings

•Sustainable procurement and supply chain management •Circular economy and waste planning •Carbon offsetting

•Workforce training and development •Clean growth leadership and strategy development

Working with the Skills for Clean Growth Team and academics, external consultants will identify possible skills gaps and training needs and develop fitting content. This will be in the form of workshops, supporting businesses to implement clean business practices and behaviours.

Specific knowledge in at least one of the above-mentioned areas is essential, and a broad and in-depth knowledge across the specified areas is beneficial.

Commitment

Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project to determine timescales and schedules for delivery.

•Provision of all services requested will be dependent on success and SME demand

•The length of specific courses and mentoring programmes will be determined by the consultant, but in negotiation with the UWE Bristol team, based on the topic requested

• oDelivery of courses is expected to primarily be face-to-face, and take place at: UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY or at venues across the West of England
• oTransport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable.

Payment

Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course/activity and agreed between you and UWE Bristol. Consultants will need to be set up as suppliers to UWE Bristol and will be required to provide invoices for their services.

Applications

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Prior experience of delivering workshops/courses in your chosen area(s) •Prior experience of providing consultancy/mentoring support services •Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired •Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired •Experience of working with SME's is desired

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

1.Relevant experience

2.Example delivery plans or outlines of relevant support offers you can provide 3.Value for money - please provide your day rate

4.Environmental sustainability

To apply, please provide a CV and covering note explaining how you meet the above criteria, and listing your areas of expertise, to the Skills for Clean Growth - Workforce for the Future team (cleangrowth@uwe.ac.uk) no later than Tuesday 8th March.