Sustainability Engagement Manager

The University of Sussex has a clear ambition to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world. We have made a good start, featuring in the top 50 in the world in both the Times Higher Education Impact rankings and the QS Sustainability rankings, but there is more to do. We are investing in our Sustainability team with a number of new roles, so that we can increase our capacity and capability, and deliver on our commitment to Environmental Sustainability. 

This is an exciting time to join the team and we welcome applications from anyone who is passionate about this important area and is able to make a telling contribution towards our goals.

About our Division

The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and responding to the needs of our students, staff and visitors to deliver a great service. We are making a difference in a number of ways, from capital projects to catering, facilities management to housing, space and sustainability. We are a visible daily presence on campus through our hard-working, front-facing teams, but we also work behind the scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. 

Role description:

Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for the University of Sussex to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly created role which will enable you to lead on all aspects of Sustainability Engagement, business change and benefit realisation as we collectively seek to achieve our vision of being one of the most sustainable universities in the world.

Working directly to the Head of Sustainability you will build on existing organisational capacity and strength to strategically manage stakeholder engagement, business change and a wide programme of sustainability events and engagement activities including managing and promoting a network of sustainability champion and volunteering schemes and corporate events. We are looking for highly, organised and energetic person.

Our ideal candidate will love planning and delivering engagement activities that will help turn our sector-leading sustainability policy and strategies into real world culture shifts, which ultimately realise our sustainability strategy commitment to “Engage every member of staff, students and -where appropriate community members – in bringing our sustainability vision and strategy to life”.

This is a dynamic role where you will be required to work under pressure delivering against a wide range of competing deadlines – often working closely with the University Executive Team.

Why work here…

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The benefits that you will receive from day one: 

• Generous pension scheme 
• Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance 
• Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
• Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan. 
• Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.

Please contact Chris Harrison, Deputy Director of Estates chris.harrison@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or require additional support, please contact us on recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk or call on 01273 873743