Environmental and Sustainability Manager

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Overview

We are looking for a confident and experienced sustainability professional to join our central team as Environmental and Sustainability Manager. You will play a key part in delivering our ambitious sustainability goals through operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation. If you are passionate about implementing environmental management systems and achieving real-world progress toward sustainable development in the education sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main areas of responsibility

• Lead development, delivery and monitoring of the Federation Sustainability Strategy
• Provide high quality reporting to Federation senior leaders on environmental and sustainability performance
• Champion sustainability and environmental consideration as a key element of all property decision making, including the development of our estate strategy
• Embed behaviour change in academies, improve biodiversity of the estate, and deliver on Net Zero by reducing carbon and heat emissions
• Reduce waste (utilities, paper, landfill) and monitor resource use

What we are looking for

• Qualifications to degree level, or equivalent experience
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), IEMA or NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
• Experience in environmental management, sustainability, estates or a related field
• Strong knowledge of sustainability legislation, policy, and best practice in the education sector
• Demonstrated experience of managing projects and delivering measurable sustainability outcomes
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical skills and the ability to use data for reporting and decision-making
• The ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
• Knowledge of DfE environmental strategy and school climate commitments
• Demonstrable experience delivering environmental or sustainability projects or strategy, preferably in education, public sector or multi-site organisations

We can offer

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Wellbeing and healthcare benefits, employee assistance, cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and other benefits; hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site

Applying for this position

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please download the job pack from our careers website and ensure your online submission is completed before the closing date. When applying you may import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile to auto-populate the application. Check your junk mail for communications and add us to your safe senders list.

Equal opportunities & safeguarding

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The Harris Federation and all its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and relevant checks as applicable.