Sustainability Manager

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Bath, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 17 May 2024

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Sustainability Manager to join our Estates team in leading and delivering the University-wide environmental and sustainability strategy, with a wider reach across the entire Bath Spa University community.

About You

As Sustainability Manager you willlead the development and implementation of our long-term sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and fostering a culture of sustainability across all university activities. You'll strive to achieve our net carbon zero aspirations, manage energy and water procurement, and integrate sustainable practices into our curriculum. Reporting to senior management and the board of governors, you'll oversee sustainability budgets, lead awareness campaigns, and line-manage our dedicated sustainability team. You will also work closely with stakeholders across the University such as Heads of Schools and the Director of Learning Innovation, helping to develop skills and offer support to integrate sustainability into the curriculum and to increase academic staff and students’ sustainability literacy.

About the Role

You will have a first-degree level education in a relevant field, extensive project management experience, and a proven track record in delivering energy-saving projects. As a qualified Lead ISO14001 Auditor, you'll lead the development and implementation of our sustainability and carbon management strategies, ensuring compliance with energy legislation and carbon trading obligations. Your expertise in sustainable energy and team leadership will drive our initiatives forward. With strong budget management skills and a knack for effective communication, you'll excel in this role, fostering a culture of sustainability across our university. You will have excellent planning, co-ordination, and organisational skills, and have a methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving. You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, proactive, flexible, and ready to make a difference.



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