Sustainable Operations Officer

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Training & development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a Sustainable Operations Officer to boost sustainability across the Estates Division. You will coordinate waste services, support the Travel Plan, and maintain environmental data to support ISO compliance and regulatory reporting.

The role requires flexibility for out-of-hours work during peak periods and offers hybrid working with a London-based campus. Salary ranges reflect London allowances and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating operational sustainability activities in HE, estates, or facilities management environments.
• Understanding of environmental management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 50001) and waste Duty of Care requirements.
• Experience maintaining and analysing environmental performance data for internal/external reporting (SECR, HESA, EMR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day waste services across campus and halls.
• Support delivery of the Travel Plan and sustainable transport initiatives.
• Maintain environmental performance data and assist with ISO 14001/50001 compliance.
• Engage stakeholders to promote sustainability practices and behaviour change.
• Support periods requiring out-of-hours activity during busy times (move-out, graduation).

Skills

Sustainability coordination

Environmental mgmt systems

Data analytics

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Estates Division

Sustainable Operations Officer

Salary from £33,548 – 36,774 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £39,191 pa inclusive of London allowance

Working pattern primarily: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00pm = 35 hours weekly (1.0 FTE)

(40 hours weekly including 1-hours unpaid break)

The LSE is seeking to employ a Sustainable Operations Officer. The post holder will be an integral member of the Sustainability Team within the Estates Division, working closely with Facilities Management, Capital Development and Residences colleagues to embed sustainable practice across the School’s operations.

The post holder will support the delivery of LSE’s operational sustainability objectives across waste and resources, sustainable travel and transport, biodiversity, and environmental data and compliance. Working as part of a small, expert team, they will coordinate day-to-day waste services across campus and halls, support implementation of the School’s Travel Plan, maintain environmental performance data, contribute to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 compliance, and support engagement and behaviour change initiatives.

The post holder must be flexible because there is a requirement to support activities outside of normal working hours during busy periods such as move-out weekends and graduation.

The Post Holder Should Have

• Experience coordinating operational sustainability activities, such as waste management, sustainable travel, carbon reporting, or resource efficiency, ideally in a higher education, estates, or facilities management environment
• Understanding of environmental management systems, standards, and legislation, including ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and Duty of Care requirements for waste
• Experience maintaining and analysing environmental performance data, with the ability to produce accurate management information for internal and external reporting (e.g. SECR, HESA, EMR)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors, staff, and students
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise effectively, and maintain accurate compliance records

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 th November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.