Senior Sustainability Manager

The University Of West London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution focused on sustainability is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to enhance its environmental performance. This role involves developing strategies to reduce the university's environmental impact, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in sustainability, a strong track record in the field, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking team committed to making a positive impact on the environment and promoting sustainability across the university community.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in sustainability or environmental management.
• Established track record in sustainability and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to reduce environmental impact.
• Engage staff and students in sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Sustainability Knowledge

Environmental Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Sustainability or Environmental Management

Job description

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

UWL has been widely recognised for its leadership on sustainability; ranking third in the People & Planet League overall and first for Carbon Reduction, as well as being named Environmental Corporate of the Year at West London Business 2024 Awards. The University has ambitious sustainability targets framed by the business strategy Impact 2028 and the commitment to become a Net Zero institution (scopes 1 and 2) by 2030.

The Role

The Senior Sustainability Manager will play a key role in continuing to enhance the sustainability performance of UWL.

In the context of global efforts and agreements on climate change and growing emphasis on sustainability within higher education, you will work with staff and students across UWL, from key operational staff to our leading academics, as well as external partners, to further our sustainability performance.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce UWL’s environmental impact associated with procurement, waste and travel, whilst also engaging staff and students to contribute toward UWL’s sustainability ambitions.

Through examining our operations, you will establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, and our Environmental Management System.

The Senior Sustainability Manager will support the embedding of environmental and social governance within the institution and work to educate and inform other areas of the business on the positive contributions that can be made towards UWL’s sustainability agenda beyond operational environmental sustainability.

The role will report to the Head of Sustainability and will sit within the Sustainability Department.

The Person

• You will be educated to degree level in a subject related to sustainability and/or environmental management.
• You will have an established track record in sustainability, with deep knowledge and understanding across a breadth of sustainability issues. This should include green house gas emissions and carbon reduction strategies, environmental management systems, reporting, stakeholder engagement and behavioural change.
• You will have experience of working in cross-functional business teams and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and positively influence a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• You will be a self-starter, confident in initiating, progressing and monitoring projects by utilising excellent organisation and time management skills.
• You will be committed to sustainability and improving our environment.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.