Sustainable Travel Officer (0.8 FTE)

Closing Date: 3rd December 2025 11:59 (GMT
Interview date - 10 December 2025

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

0.8 FTE (28 hours/week) | Based at Whiteknights Campus, Reading

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Reading’s award-winning Sustainability Team as our new Sustainable Travel Officer. This is a key role at one of the UK’s most sustainability-driven universities, helping to deliver meaningful change that supports our journey to Net Zero Carbon.

You’ll lead the implementation of the 5-year Travel Plan, supporting sustainable travel across all University campuses. Working collaboratively across departments and with local partners, you will drive forward improvements that encourage the uptake of active and low-carbon forms of travel.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and monitoring the University’s Travel Plan and Travel Action Plan.
• Leading initiatives to reduce emissions from business and commuter travel.
• Managing key sustainable travel contracts and partnerships.
• Organising and promoting travel-related campaigns, events and engagement activities.
• Analysing travel data to track progress and report on performance.
• Providing expert advice and representing the University in external partnerships.

You will have:

• Experience in sustainable travel planning and managing Travel Action Plans
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to analyse data, prepare reports and present information clearly.
• A proactive, creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• A genuine passion for sustainability and behavioural change.

In return, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team within a University known for its environmental leadership and community values. Our Whiteknights campus is one of the UK’s most beautiful green spaces, and you’ll enjoy excellent employee benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance (plus closure days and bank holidays)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to travel discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and wellbeing support

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering impactful projects and influencing positive change. If this sounds like you – apply now and help shape a more sustainable future for the University and its community.

Contact details
Contact Name: Anna Glue
Contact Job Title: Head of Sustainability
Contact Email address: a.glue@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Dan Fernbank
Alternative Contact Job Title: Energy and Sustainability Director
Alternative Contact Email address: d.fernbank@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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