Executive Director, Sustainability & Energy (Net Zero)

MRG Global Pty; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading seeks a Sustainability and Energy Director to provide leadership across its sustainability, energy management and net zero ambitions. The postholder will set direction and translate ambitions into practical programmes across the estate, ensuring delivery within budget and timescales.

You will lead energy optimisation, utilities procurement and procurement, oversee waste, travel, and compliant frameworks such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, and build trusted relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the university's sustainability and energy plans, setting direction across net zero, carbon reduction and energy management.
• Translate ambitious commitments into practical, deliverable programmes across the estate, informing how buildings are operated, improved and developed.
• Drive energy optimisation, utilities procurement, cost management and the continued delivery of measurable energy and carbon reductions.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the university to embed sustainability into strategy, governance and day-to-day operations.
• Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels to sustain and accelerate progress.

Job description

The University of Reading seeks a Sustainability and Energy Director to provide leadership across its sustainability, energy management and net zero ambitions. The postholder will set direction and translate ambitions into practical programmes across the estate, ensuring delivery within budget and timescales.

You will lead energy optimisation, utilities procurement and procurement, oversee waste, travel, and compliant frameworks such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, and build trusted relationships