Job Description
Are you passionate about Net Zero? Do you want to play a major role in reducing the University’s carbon footprint? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Sustainability to develop and deliver the University’s sustainability strategy. With a budget of £8-£10 million, you will be responsible for ensuring the provision of energy, water services and CHP/district heating maintenance meets strategic requirements. You will also be responsible for identifying, securing and managing funding solutions to enable the continued roll out of energy reduction projects and project manage energy reduction initiatives. This post is available immediately on a full-time, indefinite basis.
As the Head of Sustainability you will manage the day-to-day operation of the University’s district systems including CPS and CCL compliance, provide technical input into engineering, building and building services designs and manage statutory compliance and energy reduction initiatives. You will work effectively and in collaboration with key stakeholders and colleagues to optimise our delivery model and lead relevant project meetings.
You will have a degree (or equivalent qualification or experience) in an Energy or Engineering discipline with experience in utility purchasing and invoice processes for a large organisation. The ability to think critically and creatively, with experience of EU ETS, CRC EES and/or CHPQA and knowledge in relevant legislative compliance requirements and Health and safety awareness is essential. Project Management experience and Leadership and Management skills, with the ability to influence to effect change are also crucial for this role. Experience in writing an Energy strategy, undertaking Energy audits and/or experience in procuring energy services in Higher Education would be advantageous.
To assist with the University’s legal carbon compliance, this role will require the successful candidate to obtain a Basic Disclosure Certificate. Occasional out of ours working will also be required.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days canbe found on our benefits page.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Closing date: 20 March 2023
The University is committed to diversifying its workforce. As examples, we already hold an Athena SWAN Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. We also have a Vice-Chancellor led Taskforce on Tackling Racism and a Race Equality Charter Working Group which support our work on race equality. Our aim is to submit to the Race Equality Charter in 2024.
Up to £61,805 per annum, dependant on skills and experience