Environmental Sustainability Manager (Biodiversity and Travel)

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Liverpool is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability initiatives aligned with net zero goals. This role involves coordinating and delivering key workstreams under the Climate and Sustainability Plan, embedding environmental sustainability into university operations, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong knowledge of biodiversity, and exemplary project management skills. Competitive benefits package includes generous leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of ecological monitoring and biodiversity.
• Experience in ecological survey design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement sustainability plans.
• Embed environmental sustainability into daily operations.
• Engage with stakeholders for performance improvement.

Skills

Biodiversity knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Ecological monitoring

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or similar

Job description

Environmental Sustainability Manager

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.

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver numerous workstreams under the Liverpool John Moores University Climate and Sustainability Plan.
• Embed environmental sustainability into university day-to-day operations and support the university's ambition of achieving Net Zero Carbon.
• Implement the Biodiversity and Active and Sustainable Travel Delivery Plans.
• Support the maintenance of the Environmental and Energy Management System (ISO14001/ISO50001 aligned).
• Engage with key stakeholders and collaborate across university professional, academic and student communities to coordinate and drive activity to deliver continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 essential with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Induction and development support.
• Family‑friendly policies.

Equal Opportunities

LJMU 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.