Environmental Sustainability Manager (Biodiversity and Travel)

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager to drive critical sustainability initiatives and embed these practices into daily operations. The role focuses on implementing biodiversity and sustainable travel plans while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong expertise in ecological management. This position offers generous leave and support for development as part of a commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction programme

Development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of biodiversity including key species groups like birds and bats.
• Experience in ecological survey design and reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant UK policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workstreams under the Climate and Sustainability Plan.
• Embed sustainability into day-to-day operations.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive performance improvement.

Skills

Biodiversity and ecological monitoring

Project management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

The Estate Development team is about to embark on delivering our new Estate Plan. The plan sets out to develop an estate of the right scale and configuration to underpin a campus that is both financially and environmentally sustainable. The quality of the estate will continue to be a critical factor in attracting students, fostering a sense of belonging and sustaining positive outcomes for our students and research activity. All new projects will look to advance the University’s net zero ambitions, deliver greater biodiversity across campus, expand electrification and upgrade infrastructure to make sure the University is ready for the challenges ahead.

The Environmental Sustainability and Energy Team is a small but high impact team. In 2025 it achieved Eco Campus Platinum and ISO50001 Certification and supported the institution to reach 15th place in the People and Planet University League. We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join this driven and passionate team to lead on the implementation of two key sustainability delivery plans.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Environmental Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for coordinating and delivering numerous workstreams under the Liverpool John Moores University Climate and Sustainability Plan. You will work to embed environmental sustainability into university day‑to‑day operations and support the university’s ambition of achieving Net Zero Carbon. The role will require flexibility across all sustainability themes, but key responsibilities will be to implement the Biodiversity and Active and Sustainable Travel Delivery Plans and to support the maintenance of the Environmental and Energy Management System (ISO14001/ISO50001 aligned). You will be based within Estate Development but will be expected to engage with key stakeholders and collaborate across university professional, academic and student communities to coordinate and drive activity to deliver continuous performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver numerous workstreams under the Climate and Sustainability Plan.
• Embed environmental sustainability into day‑to‑day university operations.
• Implement the Biodiversity Delivery Plan.
• Implement the Active and Sustainable Travel Delivery Plan.
• Support the maintenance of the Environmental and Energy Management System (ISO14001/ISO50001 aligned).
• Engage with stakeholders across professional, academic and student communities to drive continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of biodiversity and ecological monitoring, including key species groups (birds, pollinators, bats).
• Experience of ecological survey design, coordination, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant UK and regional policy frameworks relating to biodiversity, green infrastructure, sustainable transport and climate resilience.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to deliver complex projects to budget and timescale.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

JLMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Induction programme
• Development support
• Family‑friendly policies