Sustainability Projects Manager

Turn your passion into impact. At Greenwich, we take our sustainable responsibilities seriously and are motivated by the ability to empower change when we act together; from the smallest action to life changing research. We are leaders in the sector, and have maintained the ‘First Class Award’ in the People & Planet’s University Green League since 2012, currently ranked 7th in the UK table. The Sustainable Development Unit drives this passion, and we are looking for a new effective team member to help continue delivering this agenda.

The Sustainability Projects Manager will work across a diverse project portfolio, leading on our waste and circular economy ‘Reuse @ Greenwich’ programme whilst supporting our environmental management system (to ISO14001 standards) and climate resiliency action plan. You will manage our sustainable labs self-accreditation (LEAF) and be involved in procurement, living labs amongst other areas, focussed on pushing forwards our sustainable agenda. You will create a stronger depth of performance, in line with our embedded policies and Sustainability Strategic Action Plan. It will require a confidence in communicating and utilising innovative attributes to motivate partners into pursuing better practices. Your goal, as is that of all staff and students will be sustainability excellence in everything you do.

We are seeking applicants with ambition, creativity and drive. You will learn quickly and deliver multiple innovative projects successfully and on time. In return, you will join a motivated workforce as we aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact David Jackson on [email protected]

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [email protected]

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

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Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management