Sustainability Manager

Overview

As Sustainability Manager, you will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the university’s sustainability strategies, embedding sustainable practices across all activities. You will manage the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, drive environmental performance and regulatory compliance, and oversee sustainability initiatives in the estate portfolio. Working with academic, professional services and external partners, you will help engage staff and students and support external funding opportunities. This role sits in Planning & Development within Estates & Facilities and contributes to the university’s strategic sustainability objectives.

Pay / Benefits

• generous pension schemes
• excellent holiday entitlements
• flexible working
• reduced study fees
• subsidised fitness facilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of sustainability strategies and programmes
• Embed sustainability across university activities, services and operations
• Manage the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring compliant policies and procedures
• Provide professional and technical sustainability advice to faculties, services and external bodies
• Collaborate across the university and with external agencies and stakeholders
• Develop and deliver sustainability initiatives related to the university estate, including new-build and refurbishment projects, environmental standards and assessment schemes
• Pursue external funding opportunities for sustainability efforts
• Engage staff and students in sustainability activities

Key requirements

• Successful track record of planning, leading and organizing sustainability activities across a complex, multi-site environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resources and deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional and functional boundaries
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders
• Customer-focused communication with staff, students, senior colleagues and external partners

• collaboration
• communication
• stakeholder engagement
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System knowledge
• environmental regulatory compliance
• sustainability reporting and metrics

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