Sustainability Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Sustainability Manager to achieve LSTM’s strategic goals, improve sustainability performance and increase the social value of LSTM’s activities.

As the Sustainability Manager, you will spearhead the development, implementation and monitoring of LSTM Group’s sustainability and environmental strategies, including Carbon Management Strategy. You will actively engage with staff and students and communicate sustainability and environment objectives throughout the LSTM Group. Acting as an advocate for change, you will promote environmental awareness, develop, and implement sustainable construction and refurbishment principles as well as assist with the procurement of utilities and energy.  You will also be responsible for sourcing funding to support projects and improvements to enhance the sustainability of the activities as well as creating new collaborations within and outside LSTM.

This role is YOUR opportunity to make your mark and contribute towards the strategic objectives of an international institute whilst also contributing to the Governments net zero targets!

Key Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and managing LSTM Group’s environmental and sustainability strategies.
• Lead and be responsible for the development and operation of the LSTM environmental management systems including setting standards and targets
• Measure and report LSTM Group’s performance against agreed environmental metrics.
• Ensure that LSTM Group maintains compliance with all relevant environmental energy and sustainability legislation.
• Own the development and delivery of the Environment and Sustainability Action Plan working with LSTM staff across the organisation to drive initiatives across all business areas.
• To bring forward, with appropriate evidence, proposals and initiatives for environmental improvements
• Lead on communications on environmental activities to internal and external stakeholders
• Engage with academic/research colleagues in the development of Green Labs and other carbon reducing and sustainable initiatives.
• Deliver training and support to LSTM Group staff to enhance Sustainability awareness and understanding.
• Keep abreast of changes to legislation and amendments to approved codes of practice and introduce appropriate measure to ensure compliance and delivery of best practice

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A relevant degree in an environmental, science or engineering discipline
• Significant and demonstrable experience of managing and promoting sustainability in a complex environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001
• Experience of preparing reports for internal and external review
• Demonstrable professional experience of Sustainability and Environmental management
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current environmental and sustainability issues and how they relate to sectors and the broader regional, national, international contexts and the built environment (desirable)

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Closing Date: 5 March 2023

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow this the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

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