University Of Liverpool - Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officer Candidate Information Pack

Contents Executive Summary The University of Liverpool The Estate and Estate Masterplan Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services Carbon & Utilities Manager – Job Description Carbon & Utilities Manager – Person Specification Benefits of working at the University of Liverpool Application process

Executive Summary

The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint an industry-leading Sustainability professional to take up the key role of Sustainability Officer. The University of Liverpool has a diverse and complex property portfolio, incorporated within the main Liverpool City Centre Campus and associated satellite sites. Many of the buildings and assets within the portfolio are listed or are of historic importance so any construction, refurbishment or modernisation works must be carefully considered and delivered to an exemplar standard. The diverse Estate includes many listed buildings from Georgian and Victorian periods as well as contemporary buildings and conservation areas coupled with the complex research laboratories this provides many challenges in maintaining and servicing the estate. This role will assist in the delivery of the design and implementation of environmental sustainability across the University community – students, staff, and partners to establish the University of Liverpool as a leading global institution for excellence in environmental sustainability. It will help to establish and deliver plans, projects and innovation opportunities to deliver environmental sustainability ambitions incorporating Net Zero Carbon by 2035, Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Travel and Transport, and embedding this across the University. Reporting to the Head of Energy Services and Environmental Sustainability, the role will develop collaborative working relationships to encourage effective communities of practice on environmental sustainability. It will help shape, develop and deliver the ambitions derived from the University strategies and plans. This includes supporting programmes of change through formulating and embedding key principles, objectives and targets into campus operations and development activity. You will be passionate about sustainability, have strong research and administration skills, be able to constructively manage stakeholder relationships, and have a positive, can-do attitude. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability professional to take up a leadership role across a diverse, complex, and large-scale estate portfolio in a vibrant city.

The University of Liverpool At the University of Liverpool we are proud of our rich history and heritage and of our place in this fantastic, vibrant city. We are known as the original redbrick university, now used as the collective term for the civic universities founded in the 19th century. From our earliest days our mission and achievements have been inextricably linked to our estate, and the iconic Victoria Gallery and Museum is emblazoned with our founding vision, “For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life”. As one of the UK’s leading research-intensive higher education institutions, we are known for our excellent teaching and research, our global outlook and our continued civic commitment. “Our vision is to be a connected, global University at the forefront of knowledge leadership”. “Our strategy places our global activities as central to our distinctive vision for the future”. “Our plan will lead to transformation as we seek to build on our existing strengths and those aspects of our University that are truly unique.”

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/strategy-2026/

The Estate and Estate Masterplan Liverpool is consistently voted one of the friendliest cities in the UK. Our campus is located within the city centre and in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter, meaning the campus is well connected to the wider city network and is an integral part of the maritime city. Our campus is composed of an eclectic range of buildings from the identifiable ‘red brick university’ Victorian style to post-war Modernist buildings. Our campuses and facilities are an important enabler of our Strategy and, whilst our estate boasts some world-class facilities and wonderful spaces, we need continued investment to best support our ambitious future plans, up to Strategy 2026 and beyond. This £1 billion Estate Masterplan articulates a clear and coherent long-term vision for the future of our university campuses so that they best support our strategic priorities. Following extensive consultation with staff and students in early 2016 and building on the resulting Estate Strategy 2026+, we have placed the issues that matter most to our university community and to our wider stakeholders at the very heart of our plan.

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/facilities-residential-and-commercial- services/masterplan-estate-strategy/

Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services (FRCS) contains 5 reporting areas, Business Development (including Ness Botanic Gardens), Capital Projects & Estates Strategy, Estates Management, Residential & Commercial Services and Sport. Overall FRCS employs over 15% of the University workforce, accounts for about 10% of the total turnover (excluding capital expenditure) and delivers a wide range of key support services. The FRCS Vision We will play a key role in enhancing University of Liverpool life by delivering a professional and high-quality service to all our community. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/facilities-residential-and-commercial- services/

Role Purpose and Respon ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Environmental Management System • Work with the University Health & Safety and Energy teams to develop an integrated Environmental Management System which align to ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO50001. • Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Environmental Management System to the certified standard, through the implementation of document control and regular audits and updates of documents and policies. • Work with colleagues across the institution to ensure that documents and policies sitting outside of the Environmental Management System are compliant (e.g., local evacuation procedures in Halls of Residence). • Feed environmental sustainability risks into respective risk registers e.g., university risk register. Audit and Compliance • Undertake local audits to ensure the University is compliant with the Environmental Management System and other legislation requirements. • Maintain an excellent working knowledge of national regulatory and policy changes, supporting the Head of Energy Services and Environmental Sustainability to return consultation responses to government bodies when required. • Provide feedback to senior managers and relevant University committees where changes in legislation requirements will impact on activities/operations. • Prepare documentation for external audits and act as a point of contact with external auditors to coordinate reviews (e.g., NQA). • Report on environmental sustainability performance via KPI’s, sector benchmarks and other datasets. • Be responsible for non-statutory returns as required, including HESA EMR, People and Planet University League, and THE Impact Rankings. • Contribute to the production of annual reports on environmental sustainability. Project Management • Work with colleagues to develop business cases and funding bids for projects supporting environmental sustainability, i.e., energy efficiency, waste reduction, transport infrastructure. • Work with colleagues to plan and deliver environmental sustainability projects and initiatives across built environment, biodiversity, energy, travel, and waste. • Identify and make recommendations with regards to high level net zero pathways for scope 3 emissions. • Work with the Widening Participation team to run on-campus activities with school age pupils and any other educational workshops and resources, including environmental sustainability lectures. • Liaise with the Guild to deliver to projects which support the delivery of environmental aspects of the University’s sustainability strategy to students. • Provide advice on the university’s sustainability performance, aligning with local and national policy context, and support project managers with actions to deliver against the university’s sustainability ambitions.

nsibilities

Specialist Knowledge and Training • Develop training materials for staff, students, and contractors to upskill them in any environmental sustainability aspects of their work. • Provide expertise on environmental management (key impacts identified in ISO14001), social value (i.e., circular economy, ethical supply chain, health & wellbeing, equality) and ESD (i.e., living lab projects, volunteering) and support leadership in pathway development to achieving sustainability targets of net zero, 50% reduction in waste and sustainability literate students. • Work with Faculties and Professional Services colleagues to provide specialist advice on the integration and embedding of sustainability into operations, policy, and decision-making processes, i.e., Equality & diversity Policy, Ness Strategy and Garden Management Plan, to support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and/or contribute to the UN SDG’s. • Interpret and present complex and specialist information concisely, to senior management, Sustainability Board members, FRCS colleagues, and others as required. • Contribute to development of the University’s Sustainability Strategy, and related objectives in the Strategic Plan and supporting strategies/frameworks i.e., Curriculum 2021, wellbeing Framework etc. • Produce core sustainability documents for approval by the Sustainability Board, i.e., sustainability Policy, and supporting policies and management plans (i.e., waste policy, environmental pollution & prevention policy, travel plan.) • Respond to requests for information, including those via Freedom of Information Act. • Support the sustainability sponsor, leads and chairs of the sustainability working groups through attendance at meetings and by providing sustainability advice and expertise as necessary. • Contribute to the production of regular reports e.g., to Sustainability Board, CIPG, SLT.

Role Purpose and Respons

Networking and Engagement • Contribute to the development of an annual programme of environmental sustainability awareness activities linked with national/international campaigns, e.g., cycle to work week, bikers’ breakfasts and new student Welcome Week. • Liaise with staff and students across Professional Services, Faculties, and Liverpool Guild of Students to support positive action and behaviour change as regards environmental sustainability. • Represent the environmental sustainability team at a range of external committees and meetings, sharing updates in relation to the sustainability strategy and FRCS activities and gathering knowledge and ideas to bring back into the institution e.g., Knowledge Quarter Joint Transport Network and SHIFT Steering Group. • Develop and maintain an extensive internal and external network; speaking at events and conferences to raise the profile of the environmental sustainability team and wider sustainability objectives both within and outside of the University. General • Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required. In addition to the above, all University of Liverpool staff are required to: • Adhere to all University policies and procedures, completing all obligatory training and induction modules, including Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety. • Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons. • Participate in the University’s Professional Development Review scheme and take a proactive approach to own professional development. • Demonstrate customer service excellence in dealing with all stakeholders. • Embody and uphold the University’s Vision and Values.

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Person Specification

ATTRIBUTES

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE

High level understanding of environmental sustainability and its application in a large complex dynamic organisation Successful experience of influencing, persuading and encouraging adoption of new ideas and processes across a wide range of departments Experience at producing good quality reports, and giving clear oral reports/ presentations. Good knowledge of the statutory compliance and practical aspects of environmental sustainability Successful leadership showing a positive growth mindset as a demonstrable strength Comprehensive understanding of environmental sustainability and how to monitor / measure arising against targets Engaging positively with teams and implementing change projects Experience of collecting and analysing data to measure performance and impact Setting up environmental sustainability events and initiatives The successful management and planning of budgets Successful management of projects and contract management Experience of HE or similar large complex estates such as NHS Developing regional and national networks within the sector and outside of the sector An appropriate first degree in an environmental sustainability related discipline An appropriate professional qualification, at membership level in an environmental sustainability related discipline demonstrating extensive experience in waste or environmental leadership and management ISO 14001 Auditor training An appropriate professional qualification, to chartered level (CEnv, MIEMA etc), in an environmental sustainability related discipline demonstrating extensive experience in environmental leadership and management

Essential

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Desirable

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAININIG

Essential Essential

Desirable

Essential

SKILLS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and direct experience of environmental sustainability issues, legislation and its application in a large complex organisation Knowledge of successfully managing and maintaining an ISO 14001 system Good presentation/communication skills, especially the ability to communicate complex ideas simply. Good organisational skills and an ability to plan workload on a number of concurrent projects and deadlines

Essential Essential

Essential

Essential Essential

Good project management skills Good contract management skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND CIRCUMSTANCES

Demonstrable personal and professional commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Able to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines under pressure. Clear ability to represent the University externally at the highest level. Highly motivated to influence adoption of best practice in responsible consumption Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Clear ability and willingness to work easily, flexibly and collaboratively across different teams and wide-variety of stakeholders Systemic and holistic approach to sustainability, with the ability to communicate and manage complexity Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally, regionally and nationally Clear ability and willingness to work easily, flexibly and collaboratively across different teams and wide-variety of stakeholders.

Essential

Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential

Essential

Control of Noise You will work in an area where noise has been identified as a potential hazard. A system to control the risks is in place. You may be required to wear hearing protection or to undergo checks on your hearing. Appointment will be subject to Occupational Health screening and clearance must be received before exposure.

Working at The University of Liverpool Our University is a place where we inspire people to learn and achieve, enabling them to make the most of life. It is a place where people can do things that they never thought possible. Just like our city, we celebrate individuality and ingenuity, energy and enterprise, and we see how the ideas of one person can reverberate around the world. With a diverse mix of over 30,000 students and 4,700 staff, life on campus combines the excitement of an energetic, friendly and welcoming city, with the community feel of a self- contained, vibrant campus. The University of Liverpool is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people’s differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed.

The University offers a range of generous staff benefits including

• A generous holiday entitlement • A market-leading pension scheme

• Relocation support. The University is able to offer financial and logistical relocation support to candidates that are seeking to move to the area to take up a role with the University. • Access to the University of Liverpool Benefits Plus. This is a collection of fantastic discounts, offers and promotions provided by local and national services and businesses for University Staff. • Support with further learning and development • Family friendly benefits and support including high quality childcare centre and holiday play schemes as well as a Childcare Voucher Scheme. The University also has a range of policies offering parents and carers a family friendly environment to work in including Flexible Working, Maternity and Adoption Leave.

Application Process For a briefing discussion please contact our advisors Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk) and David Craven (david.craven@mrgpeople.co.uk) on 07932 717 438. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to david.craven@mrgpeople.co.uk.

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