Senior Environmental Officer (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking an Environmental Sustainability professional to lead a portfolio of initiatives across its Estates and Facilities remit. You will drive improvements in environmental performance, assist with regulatory compliance and help embed sustainability across campus operations.

Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant environmental subject with related experience and demonstrable knowledge of environmental management systems, strategy, policy and legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree level in a relevant environmental subject with some relevant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable experience of environmental management systems and their operations within an organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of government strategy, policy and legislation relating to the field.
• Passion for sustainability with a proactive approach, strong relationship-building skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of sustainability initiatives that improve environmental performance and support legal compliance.
• Strengthen climate resilience and embed sustainability across University operations and activities.
• Drive measurable environmental improvements and support the University's transition to a more sustainable future.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in environmental subject

Tools

Environmental management systems

Job description

Area

PF Energy and Environmental Sustainability Central

Location

University Park

Salary

£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Friday 13 November 2026

Reference

NHE2786626

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our U.K sites.

This is a key role within the Energy & Environmental Sustainability Team, supporting delivery of the University's ambitious Climate Change & Sustainability Strategy. The successful candidate will be leading a portfolio of sustainability initiatives that improve environmental performance, support legal compliance, strengthen climate resilience, and help embed sustainability across the University's operations and activities.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, students and external partners, you will play a significant role in delivering the University's Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy. The role offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders across departments and campuses, driving measurable environmental improvements and supporting the University's transition to a more sustainable future.

The post holder will have the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, possess excellent analytical and communication skills. This diverse role gives the opportunity for a dedicated individual to make a significant impact in the area of sustainability.

Candidates should be qualified to Degree level in a relevant environmental subject with some relevant experience in a similar role or have proven relevant experience in a similar role. You will also have demonstrable experience of environmental management systems and their operations within an organisation and will have knowledge and understanding of government strategy, policy and legislation relating to the field.

We are particularly interested in individuals who demonstrate a passion for sustainability, a proactive approach, strong relationship-building skills, and a willingness to learn and develop, recognising that attitude and potential can be just as important as experience.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) worked mainly Monday to Friday. Flexibility will be required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until December 2027.

The University of Nottingham are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

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Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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