LSBU Green Skills Hub Co-ordinator

Turning Passion into Purpose. London South Bank University is excited to be recruiting for the post of Green Skills Hub Co-Ordinator to lead and deliver one of our Mayor’s Academies Programme-funded projects in the School of Apprenticeships. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward the green skills agenda in South London through a dynamic collaboration across education, employers, local authorities, and community organisations.

Working within a thriving and nationally recognised Apprenticeship team, the Green Skills Hub Co-Ordinator will oversee the operational running of the LSBU Green Skills Hub, including managing its events, data reporting, marketing, governance board liaison, and employer and resident engagement. The role will directly support local skills needs across Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark by connecting people to high-quality training and green employment opportunities, while fostering meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the region.

You will also line manage two key roles — the Employer Engagement Officer and Community Engagement Officer — and report to the Group Director of Apprenticeships. Your work will contribute directly to the Mayor of London’s objectives for a greener, fairer economy.

This is a fixed-term post until 31st March 2026.

About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills and experience:

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience in managing multiple workstreams and producing detailed reports.
• Proven ability to build warm, effective relationships with a range of partners including businesses, training providers, and public sector bodies.
• A sound understanding of the green skills agenda and emerging employment opportunities in the green economy.
• Experience in line management and managing complex projects and stakeholder boards.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and a commitment to inclusive working.
• An innovative and proactive approach to community engagement, marketing, and event delivery.

Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button). Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button.

The closing date for applications is 29^th June 2025 at 23.59pm.

Interview/assessment - week commencing 7^th July 2025

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on the individual circumstances of the candidate this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. More details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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