Head of Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services Candidate Information Pack
Executive Summary
Contents Executive Summary The University of Liverpool The Estate and Estate Masterplan Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services Head of Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services – Job Description Head of Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services – Person Specification Benefits of working at the University of Liverpool Application process
The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint an industry-leading Sustainability professional to take up the key role of Head of Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services. 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. Reporting to the Director of Estates Management, this highly proactive role will help shape strategy and policy, establish development plans, identify, and scope innovation opportunities and lead a programme of transformation 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. You will develop and deliver the environmental sustainability ambitions within the University Estate Strategy and Campus Development plans. This includes a leading role on programmes of change through Campus Optimisation and Reshaping/ Future Campus, formulating and embedding key principles, objectives and targets into campus operations and development activity. You will develop collaborative working relationships with university academics, advisory groups, external advisors, partners, and networks to lead a community of practice on environmental sustainability. 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.
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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/
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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.
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/
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/facilities-residential-and-commercial- services/masterplan-estate-strategy/
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Role Purpose & Responsibilities
ROLE AND CORE ACCOUNTABILTIES Leadership and Management: • Lead the development and implementation of the environmental sustainability strategy, development plans and delivery targets in support of the university sustainability policy, strategy and Climate Plan. • Lead the development and embedding of environmental sustainability principles, objectives and targets into the planning, development and operation of the University estate, assets and facilities. This includes providing environmental sustainability leadership on key programmes including reshaping/future campus,campus optimisation, smart campus, active campus, asset management etc. • Lead the development, establishment and delivery of environmental sustainability aims, objectives, measures and targets under the university’s sustainability strategy and Climate Plan including the establishment of a robust data driven evidence base to support decision making and performance management. • Lead the embedding of environmental sustainability within the university planning and performance framework including investment planning, business case management and benefits realisation. • Lead and manage the environmental sustainability and energy teams including responsibility for budgets (pay/non-pay/ capital), human resources management and overall service planning and performance management. • Lead the development and delivery of programmes of change and transformation to achieve University wide performance improvements on environmental sustainability. • Work in partnership with the Strategic Change department to create and deliver transformation programmes in support of the University Sustainability Strategy and associated plans, as well as university-wide performance improvements on environmental sustainability as part of business-as-usual Reporting and accountability:
• Lead on the measurement and reporting on the University’s progress in environmental sustainability, including continuous improvement of environmental performance, maintenance and delivery of the Climate Plan, and supporting the embedding of the UN SDG framework across the university. To include reporting to external agencies for benchmark and compliance purposes. • Ensure the successful maintenance and development of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System to demonstrate and give assurance of continuous improvement. • Provide an annual report on environmental sustainability performance and plans, trends, benchmarks, funding, opportunities and risks. • Ensure environmental sustainability is fully aligned with and supports the university sustainability strategy and UN SDG’s. • Provide quarterly reports to the University Sustainability Board on the progress towards relevant actions within the University Climate Plan. • Lead the development and delivery of a programme of targeted environmental sustainability standards, accreditations and awards to raise the profile and reputation of the university as a leader in this field. • Establish a programme of funding to support investment plans and change programmes on environmental sustainability working closely with finance, development office and academic research teams to target opportunities for grants, donations and endowments, loans etc. Knowledge and specialisms: • Provide leadership and technical knowledge and skills across key areas of environmental sustainability including net zero carbon, circular economy, responsible consumption and waste, biodiversity, travel and transport etc. • Provide leadership to influence and effect behaviour change at all levels across the university community in the delivery of sustainability aims and objectives. • To build a community of experts across the university and with external collaborators.
Faculty: Location:
Central Professional Services, Facilities Residential and Commercial Services (FRCS) Hybrid Working (Liverpool University Campus/Home based) 9 £56,592 - £69,564 pa Full Time Permanent
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The role holder will be the University lead on environmental sustainability working in partnership across it’s community – students, staff, partners - and with local, regional and national organisations to establish the University of Liverpool as a leading global institution for excellence in environmental sustainability. The role holder will help shape strategy and policy, establish development plans, identity and scope innovation opportunities and lead a programme of transformation 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. The role holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services team, with specific responsibilities for energy and utilities; circular economy, responsible consumption and waste; and environmental sustainability programmes/projects including travel and transport and biodiversity. The role holder will provide subject matter leadership and develop collaborative working relationships with FRCS colleagues, University academics, advisory groups, external advisors, partners and networks to lead a community of practice on environmental sustainability. This includes playing a lead role in shaping Environmental Sustainability ambitions across the wider place setting including Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, Liverpool City and The Liverpool City Region. The role holder will help shape, develop and deliver the environmental sustainability ambitions within the University Estate Strategy and Campus Development plans. This includes a leading role on programmes of change through Campus Optimisation and Reshaping Campus through formulating and embedding key principles, objectives and targets into campus operations and development activity. The role holder will report directly to the Director of Estate Management (FRCS) but will also work closely with other senior colleagues who have sustainability as core elements within their remit.
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Role Purpose & Responsibilities
Engagement: • Develop relationships with higher
education institutions, professional bodies, government agencies and environmental sustainability networks to ensure that the university is engaged with and aligned to leading developments and trends, policy and legislative changes and innovations in environmental sustainability. • Represent the University as required on local, regional and national meetings, committees, working groups etc on environmental sustainability. • Engage effectively with local and regional place partners to build ambition, develop strategy, development plans and effect change to deliver environmental sustainability aims on a wider place setting. Directorate responsibilities: • Ensure environmental sustainability aims, objectives and targets are incorporated across all service area planning and performance management to ensure a culture of ‘responsibility of all’. This includes specific measures and targets for sport/active campus, commercial, asset, operations and business support. • Identify and scope any specific or general resources or training in support of developing and achieving environmental sustainability targets across the service. • Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the University Health & Safety policy statements, procedures and arrangements, and particularly the Health & Safety at Work Regulations and all subordinate legislation. • Participate in the department ‘Out of Hours’ Emergency Rota which will require the post holder to co-ordinate and manage emergency related incidents outside of normal working hours. • Lead the environmental sustainability team to manage and measure the continuous improvement of environmental performance and priorities.
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Person Specification
ATTRIBUTES
CRITERIA
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SKILLS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and direct experience of environmental issues, legislation and its application in a large complex organisation Knowledge and understanding of environmental sustainability in large complex organisations, and of the relevant major influences it has on business strategy. Evidence based approach using robust data analytics to planning and decision making Excellent presentation/communication skills, especially the ability to communicate complex ideas simply to different groups, forums and boards/committees Good organisational skills and an ability to plan workload on a number of concurrent projects and deadlines Knowledge of wider sustainability issues including corporate social responsibility Smart Campus/Smart Systems technology and its role in Environmental Sustainability Demonstrable personal and professional commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Clear ability to engage, enthuse and secure ownership from others through personal influence and professional knowledge and experience Clear ability to represent the University externally at the highest level. Well-developed leadership and management skills with operational expertise in a related discipline and a detailed understanding of the full range of the University’s environmental sustainability issues. Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Clear ability and willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively across different teams and a wide-variety of stakeholders Systemic and holistic approach to sustainability, with the ability to communicate and manage complexity
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EXPERIENCE
Leading Environmental Sustainability in a large complex organisation Developing policy and strategy, development plans and delivery of programmes and projects in environmental sustainability Leading successful change and transformation programmes/projects across a large diverse community Producing high quality reports, and giving clear oral reports/presentations. Developing networks and communities of practice to build collaboration and partnership working Successful team leadership showing a positive growth mindset as a demonstrable strength Establishing and securing successful funding programmes The successful management and planning of budgets Successful management of a team of specialists Higher education experience Establishing environmental accreditation via initiatives such as EcoCampus. Developing high level 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, to chartered level (CEnv, MIEMA etc), in an environmental sustainability related discipline demonstrating extensive experience in environmental leadership and management Evidence of leadership and management training and development Post graduate degree National Diploma in Environmental Management – NEBOSH Qualification in ISO auditing Project Management qualification e.g. APM
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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.
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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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