THE ROLE Job Title:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
ROLE DESCRIPTION
groups and steering committees to ensure expert input on sustainability is used to inform organisational plans and practice. 10.Deputise for the Head of Sustainability when required –for example chairing meetings and delivering presentations to key stakeholders.
Senior Sustainability Policy and Performance Manager
1. Lead, manage, promote and maintain a high quality Professional Services team, engendering a culture of continuous improvement. 2. Ensure the delivery of outputs of the team. 3. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and University policies, interpreting the same and advising on their practical application. 4. Work in partnership to actively engage internal and external stakeholders in consultations and co-creation in relation to policy and business changes, including through the successful management of various sustainability committees and forums 5. Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to ensure seamless service 6. Produce, review and update policies, proposals and operational plans and procedures (delivering them where required) relating to the realisation of all 17 UN sustainable development goals as they apply in a University setting 7. Act as an intelligent client in relation to the sustainability aspects of university operations, working with colleagues in Estates to ensure that our waste reduction reuse and recycling, biodiversity, sustainable food, water, transport and broader environmental management goals are fully realised 8. Oversee a large body of work involved in collecting and analysing sustainability performance data and ensuring that these are effectively and accurately reported in compelling annual sustainability reports, performance dashboards, external data returns and benchmarking submissions and that effective performance improvement plans are agreed annually. 9. Provide internal advice, guidance, consultancy and thought leadership on sustainability as required by senior leaders across the University, including participating in various task and finish
Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for the University of Sussex to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to shape all aspects of sustainability policy (excluding the decarbonisation of our direct energy infrastructure and buildings, which will be led by the Senior Decarbonisation Manager) to achieve our vision of being one of the most sustainable universities in the world. Working directly to the Head of Sustainability you will develop policy and provide advice and guidance, as the lead subject matter expert on a broad range of sustainability policy areas including: a. Sustainable business travel b. Active and sustainable commuting c. Waste reduction reuse and recycling d. Sustainable food and agriculture e. Biodiversity net gain f. Student Experience and education g. Research practices h. Sustainable supply chain and investments You will also manage the work of the current Senior Data Analyst and Performance Officer, who is responsible for all data collation, assessment, analysis and reporting across all sustainability measurements incorporating all UN sustainable development goals. The role includes the production of our annual sustainability report, environmental management data and submissions to Sustainability related rankings. This is a dynamic and high profile role where you will be required to work under pressure delivering against a wide range of competing deadlines that are of the upmost institutional importance.
Grade 8
Grade:
Estates, Facilities & Commercial Services
School/Division:
Bramber House / hybrid working
Location:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Departmental Management and Leadership • Provide management and leadership to motivate the department to achieve targets and objectives • Ensure the availability of resources to achieve targets and objectives including the selection, induction, performance management and development of all members of the department • Ensure departmental understanding and application of operational standards are embedded in the departmental culture and methods of working • Support the development of others, providing training and coaching in area of expertise • Foster an ethos of continuous improvement 2. Service Delivery • Working within overall university policy and procedure, ensure the effective management of responsibilities in the area of expertise. Plan and allocate resources to support the achievement of departmental targets and objectives. • Ensure effective systems and procedures are in place to support the achievement of key performance targets in area of responsibility. • Contribute to the development of departmental/functional strategic planning process • Ensure the delivery of improvements to systems and procedures to maintain effective service delivery within area of responsibility. • Ensure appropriate records and
Head of Sustainability
Responsible to:
Direct reports: • Senior Data Analyst and Performance Officer • Sustainability Engagement Manager • Sustainable Travel Advisor • Graduate Associate Key contacts: • Deputy Director of Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services • Head of Service Delivery, Estates and Facilities Management • Head of Commercial Services • Head of Data and Insight • Head of Planning • Assistant Director of Finance (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) • HR Rewards Manager • Head of Legal Services • Sussex Sustainability Research Programme Manager
• Senior Decarbonisation Manager • Sustainability Campaigns Manager
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