Director of Sustainability & Energy Strategy

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading seeks a Sustainability and Energy Director to provide leadership across sustainability, energy management and net zero ambitions. The role leads the development and delivery of strategies, ensuring ambitious commitments translate into practical programmes across the estate.

With a strong track record in energy management, utilities procurement and commercial oversight, the postholder will motivate teams, engage stakeholders, and drive measurable reductions while

Qualifications

• Experience delivering organisation-wide sustainability and energy strategies.
• Track record in energy management and carbon reduction.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with utilities procurement and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of sustainability and energy plans across net zero.
• Translate commitments into practical programmes across estate operations.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders to drive measurable energy and carbon reductions.
• Oversee energy, waste, travel, procurement and behavioural change initiatives.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Energy management

Net zero strategies

Utilities procurement

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Job description

The University of Reading seeks a Sustainability and Energy Director to provide leadership across sustainability, energy management and net zero ambitions. The role leads the development and delivery of strategies, ensuring ambitious commitments translate into practical programmes across the estate.

With a strong track record in energy management, utilities procurement and commercial oversight, the postholder will motivate teams, engage stakeholders, and drive measurable reductions while