Environmental Sustainability Manager

Who are we looking for?

Are you ready for the next step in your career to help us take our environmental sustainability strategy to the next level?

Here at the University of Salford we recognise that the global environmental challenges faced by humanity are significant. We are committed to supporting global sustainability challenges through our world-leading research, our work with industry, our talented graduates and our green campus. As a pillar of our University Strategy, we are embedding environmental sustainability into all aspects of university life and supporting the Greater Manchester carbon revolution which will transform Greater Manchester into a world-leading, greener, cleaner, climate resilient city.

The Estates and Facilities Division at the University of Salford are looking for a passionate, driven and experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to help us realise our goals.

Your experience and knowledge of technical and policy approaches to environmental management and sustainability will be instrumental in the University achieving its long-term sustainability strategy. 

Working closely with estates facilities maintenance and capital projects teams, we are looking for someone with extensive experience of environmental management and project work in non-domestic buildings. Supported by our central Sustainability Team and working alongside our Carbon and Energy Manager, you will drive our operational environmental strategy. You will co-lead our Environmental and Energy Management System ensuring that we achieve continual improvement and maintain our certifications. You will also be involved supporting staff and students in project work and awareness-raising.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced environmental manager, knowledge and experience of environmental management systems is essential.  With problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and a strong ability to influence others in sustainability matters, you will be expected to operate in a highly professional manner, building and maintaining effective relationships across the University.

As a University we are proud of our achievements in environmental sustainability so far; however we recognise there is much to do. You will be joining the University at an exciting time as our commitment, determination and team grows even further.

An overarching key aspect of the role is to contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive as well as sustainable.

For an informal chat please contact Bec Bennett, Assistant Director of Sustainability on r.a.bennett@salford.ac.uk