Sustainable Operations Manager

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £43,277 – £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

Working pattern primarily: Monday to Friday 09.30 – 17.30pm = 35 hours weekly (1.0 FTE)

(40 hours weekly including 1-hours unpaid break)

LSE is seeking to appoint a Sustainable Operations Manager to join its Sustainability Team, a specialist function within the Estates Division responsible for environmental strategy, regulatory compliance and performance improvement across LSE's central London campus.

Reporting directly to the Head of Sustainability, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of LSE's environmental sustainability programmes across its operations, from waste and biodiversity to travel and ISO management systems. They will drive the implementation of the 'Our School' pillar of LSE's Sustainability Strategic Plan, manage a team of operational sustainability specialists, and act as a key interface between the Sustainability Team and Estates, Residences, Catering and Capital Development. The role carries deputy responsibilities for the Head of Sustainability where appropriate.

This is a senior, high-impact role for an experienced sustainability professional who combines strategic vision with strong operational and people management capability.

The post holder should have:

• Substantial experience leading environmental sustainability programmes in a complex organisation, with a track record of delivering measurable impact across operational functions
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and management systems, including hands-on experience managing ISO 14001 and/or ISO 50001 certification
• Experience developing and implementing strategies across multiple operational domains — such as waste, biodiversity, travel or energy — including management of specialist consultants and contractor relationships
• Proven line management skills, with the ability to set clear objectives, support team development and maintain high standards of delivery
• Experience of budget management and project oversight, with the ability to demonstrate value and alignment with institutional priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to co-chair working groups, influence senior colleagues and build effective partnerships across a large institution
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports for senior committees and contribute to institutional sustainability reporting

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the job description, the person specification and the how to apply document

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any queries about applying on the online system, or require an alternative format for the application, please e-mail:  s.van-de-pette@lse.ac.uk  

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26^th June 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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