Sustainable Research Coordinator

About us

King’s College London is home to world-class research, supported by an extensive network of laboratories across our campuses. These labs are vital for discovery but are also highly resource-intensive, consuming far more energy & water than other spaces, generating significant waste, & relying heavily on single-use materials.

In 2025, King’s became a signatory of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, confirming our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of research & aligning with sector-wide goals. Major funders share this commitment & now require funded labs to meet minimum sustainability standards. We’re proud to say King’s was one of the first universities to meet this target, achieving 100% adoption of LEAF accreditation last year.

To remain competitive in research, we must go beyond the minimum & strive for excellence in Sustainable Research. Our Climate & Sustainability Strategy sets ambitious targets and as part of this commitment, we’re implementing practical, evidence-based approaches that reduce environmental impact while enabling outstanding science. 

About the role

We’re looking for a Sustainable Research Coordinator to help embed sustainability at the heart of research at King’s College London.

In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that reduce environmental impact without compromising scientific excellence. You’ll drive accreditation through frameworks such as LEAF, Green Disc, & My Green Lab, and champion a culture of environmentally responsible research across King’s.

Reporting to the Sustainability Innovation Lead (Research), you’ll work closely with academics, researchers, & technical teams to influence everyday behaviours, deliver training, & share our strategy at events and departmental talks. You’ll also manage projects, analyse data to identify opportunities, and showcase successes through compelling case studies and presentations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable research at King’s, with a real chance to make a lasting impact both within the university and in collaboration with external partners. It’s a hands-on role shaping the future of sustainable research & helping King’s tackle global challenges while enabling outstanding science

Hybrid Working:  

This role offers a flexible working arrangement, blending remote & on-campus work. To effectively engage with research operations, the post-holder may spend up to 4 days a week on-site, gaining invaluable insight into King’s laboratory environments & day-to-day activities. 

This is a permanent, full-time position (35 Hours per week).

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills & experience:

Essential criteria

1. Laboratory Experience - Hands-on experience working in laboratory environments or similar technical settings.
2. Knowledge of Sustainability Frameworks - Practical understanding of lab sustainability frameworks such as LEAF, GreenDisc, and My Green Lab.
3. Data Analysis Skills - Proven ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
4. Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex sustainability concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.
5. Presentation Skills - Confident in preparing and delivering visually engaging presentations tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and impact.
6. Stakeholder Engagement - Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire academics, researchers, and technical staff to adopt sustainable practices.
7. Experience representing a project or organisations at public events, conferences, and community forums.
8. Organisation and time management - Ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities, including training sessions, community engagement events, audits, and reporting, ensuring all deadlines and priorities are met effectively.
9. Facilitation and Project Delivery - ability to adapt communication and content to drive and support sustainable research initiatives.

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