Senior Sustainability Manager

Estates and Facilities

Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum

Working Arrangements: We operate hybrid working and are on site a minimum of two days per week, depending on business needs.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 March 2024.

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Located in the Estates Operations section of the University’s Estates and Facilities Directorate, the Energy and Sustainability Team is responsible for overseeing the sustainability performance of the University.

Working alongside the Senior Energy Manager, as Senior Sustainability Manager, you will lead the Energy & Sustainability Team, delivering our Greenspace Movement campaign, designed to involve our entire community, where small acts make a big difference.

You will be responsible for leading and delivering on Transport and Biodiversity, Waste and Environmental Compliance, plus student and staff engagement.

Examining corporate activities, you will establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, and our Environmental Management System.

You will create, implement and monitor strategies and policies to promote sustainable development; ensuring the University delivers on the commitments set out in our Sustainability Ambition Statement.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

• 30 days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year (a total of 42 days per year).

• The University closes between Christmas and New Year.

• We offer a generous pension scheme, as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).

• No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered.  We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.

• There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.

• Lots of support for health and wellbeing, including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

• Onsite nursery is available and children’s clubs in the summer holidays.

• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).

• The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.

• Discounts are available via our benefits portal, including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema, and days out at various attractions.

• A salary sacrifice scheme is also available, to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.

• If you are moving to Durham, we can help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.

Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values.

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.

As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham, we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community that is supportive and inclusive. It is important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process, wherever it is reasonable to do so, and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Jane Robson, Director of Estates Operations, jane.l.robson@durham.ac.uk