Energy and Environment Manager

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university is seeking an Energy and Environment Manager to lead sustainability initiatives across its campuses in Egham and London. Responsibilities include managing energy use, waste reduction, and water conservation efforts while engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in reducing environmental footprints and strong knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The role offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in reducing an organization's environmental footprint.
• Experience in energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with developing policies and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy, waste, and water management efforts.
• Develop operating plans for energy infrastructure and BMS.
• Introduce energy-saving initiatives across campuses.
• Manage contracts to reduce waste production and water consumption.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

IT programme proficiency

Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Energy and Environment Manager in the Estates Department.

As a University of Social Purpose, we aspire to be one of London's most sustainable institutions, united in our action to mitigate against, and adapt to, the climate and biodiversity crises.

Our new Energy and Environment Manager will play a crucial role in this by leading our energy, waste and water management efforts across Royal Holloway’s Egham and London campuses.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability within the Estates Department, you will be responsible for optimising our energy use in line with our Carbon Reduction Plan and wider sustainability ambitions. This will include developing operating plans for our energy infrastructure and Building Management System (BMS), introducing energy saving initiatives across the estate, and managing our electricity and gas supplies.

Working alongside our vibrant workforce and student cohort, you’ll also support our efforts to reduce our waste production and water consumption by managing contracts and developing new tools, processes, policies and facilities.

We’re looking for a new teammate with a proven track record of reducing an organisation’s environmental footprint. You should be used to supporting and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, be a strong communicator, be confident using specialist IT programmes, and have a strong working knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Berry, Head of Sustainability at [e-mail]

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 1225-319

Closing Date: 23:59, 18 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed