Sustainable Travel Project Coordinator

Cambridge, UK  

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing.

Our purpose is ambitious and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking. We are curious, creative and open to new ideas and ways of working, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do. Join us and become part of an exceptional place to work!

Our global headquarters moved to Cambridge in 2016 and we are continuously improving our facilities across the Cambridge Campus. Having just opened an additional office, the next phase of our journey is focussed on our new R&D facility in the centre of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) which will be an open, welcoming and vibrant centre that will inspire our team and our partners to push the boundaries of scientific innovation.

As the Sustainable Travel Project Coordinator, you will form an integral part of our team responsible for implementing and leading key deliverables particularly with reference to driving forward AstraZeneca’s sustainable travel plans within Cambridge.  Your activities will be supervised; with your immediate manager providing guidance.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Accountable for managing travel incentives (pool cars, train, bus tickets and commuter bus tickets)
• Lead parking strategy and shuttle bus services at all sites and analyse any gaps to ensure sufficient provisions for existing and future transition plans
• Maintain detailed project schedules which includes tracking tasks and adherence to deadlines required for the projects
• Responsible for the Travel Budget and creating purchase orders ensuring completeness and accuracy while following up on discrepancies
• Provide sustainable employee commuter travel data and implement improvements on how this can be managed/maintained in the future.
• Carry out additional administration duties as required

Essential Skills:

• Interest in sustainable and green commuting methods transport including some knowledge of transport within Cambridge
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Project co-ordination experience ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining schedules
• Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within the travel team and with stakeholders in the wider Transition Team
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Can create and maintain processes to work efficiently for both self and others
• Willingness to travel across AstraZeneca sites in Cambridge as required

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country where the role is advertised.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.