LSE - Head of Sustainability

Head of Sustainability Candidate Information Pack

Contents Introduction About LSE

Introduction

The LSE was founded in 1895 and has grown to become one of the foremost social science universities in the world. A specialist university with an international intake, LSE’s reach extends from its Central London campus to around the world. The School has a cosmopolitan student body, with around 11,600 full time students from 148 countries and staff of just over 3,000, with about 49 percent drawn from countries outside the UK. In 2021 LSE became the first Carbon Neutral verified university in the UK. The post holder will be responsible for operational aspects of sustainability and play a coordinating role in the delivery of the wider School’s Sustainability Strategic Plan, embedding sustainability across all aspects of the School’s activities, through the development and implementation of School wide sustainability projects, initiatives, policies and procedures. The role offers an individual the opportunity to progress their career within a team that is recognised as being industry-leading whilst leading a diverse range of sustainability strategies in the heart of London.

LSE Sustainability The Role – Head of Sustainability Person Specification Working at LSE Application Process

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About LSE LSE is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. A specialist university with an international intake, LSE’s reach extends from its Central London campus to around the world. The School has a cosmopolitan student body, with around 11,600 full time students from 148 countries and staff of just over 3,000, with about 49 per cent drawn from countries outside the UK. LSE opened its doors in 1895 with three rooms and 200 students.

Today more than 11,000 students study for degrees at our central London campus, while more than 40,000 more learn on campus or remotely. But while much has changed, one thing remains constant: our commitment to the original vision of LSE, as ‘a community of people and ideas, founded to know the causes of things, for the betterment of society’. As we look to the future, we do it as an internationally renowned institution, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and public engagement in the social sciences. What happens at the School has the potential to be world-changing – and in these turbulent times, the social sciences are needed more than ever.

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LSE at a glance Take a look at our most informative facts and figures

Careers and employability The most recent graduation data is for the academic year 2018/19.

Rankings

The top ten fields of employment for LSE students are:

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Law and legal services

Financial services

Banking

Consultancy

Education

Ranking for social science and management subjects in the QS World and Subject Rankings 2021

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Local government, public, social and welfare services

Charities, voluntary sector and Trusts

Central government

Media and arts

Health

People

Academic facilities

Seven academic partnerships with universities across the world

LSE has 29 academic departments and institutes

19 research centres

In 2021 LSE became the first Carbon Neutral verified university in the UK.

LSE's Library is one of the largest social science libraries in Europe. It has designated status as the British Library of Political and Economic Science from Arts Council England.

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LSE Sustainability

Information about our drive to Net Zero including a video from our Director Julian Robinson can be viewed here

Creating a sustainable LSE is one of the commitments of LSE 2030. To articulate this commitment, and in light of the complex climate and ecological crisis we face, LSE has developed a new Sustainability Strategic Plan in close collaboration with the LSE community through the #SustainableLSE Consultation, and with support from the Sustainability Advisory Group.

As a social science institution we recognise that advancing environmental sustainability relies on a range of economic, social, political, cultural and behavioural factors, requiring contributions from LSE’s varied perspectives and disciplines. All students, staff, alumni and friends of LSE were invited to undertake the consultation survey and join the discussion via our themed event series. More information about our campaigns can be viewed Here

Our Sustainability Reports can be viewed here

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The Role - Head of Sustainability

Job Summary: The post holder is based within the Estates Division and will be responsible for managing the Sustainability team and providing leadership on environmental sustainability (‘sustainability’) across LSE. They will work closely with the Estates Division, and across Professional Services divisions and Academic Departments to drive the delivery of the broad sustainability agenda at LSE.

The post holder will be responsible for operational

Duties and Responsibilities Leadership • Plan, coordinate, and organise the work of the Sustainability team (currently 5 FTE). • Provide leadership on the and liaising with varied stakeholders at all levels School wide. • Develop and coordinate delivery of LSE’s environmental sustainability agenda at LSE, engaging

Leadership, Investment, Operations, Collaboration). agreeing and achieving the School’s aims, objectives and targets in improving its environmental sustainability performance. • Take the lead in embedding sustainability into LSE’s day to day operations. • Be accountable for the School’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. • Provide leadership and support to the external community on matters of sustainability. • Take the lead role in

Communication:

sustainability to support the effectiveness of the engagement programme. • Engage and consult with students and staff and other stakeholders to ensure their views and feedback is factored into sustainability

aspects of sustainability, and play a coordinating role in the delivery of the wider School’s Sustainability Strategic Plan, embedding sustainability across all aspects of the School’s activities, through the development and implementation of School wide sustainability projects, initiatives, policies and procedures. The post holder will liaise daily with staff at all levels across the school, as well as students and other stakeholders, acting as the initial point of contact on all sustainability matters.

Engagement & consultation • Lead a comprehensive engagement programme to raise students, staff and other stakeholders’ awareness and understanding of sustainability issues, LSE’s efforts and how they can contribute. • Plan, conduct and report

service delivery and decision-making as appropriate.

Sustainability Strategic Plan, covering School- wide themes (Education, Research, Engagement &

research and analysis on internal and external stakeholder needs and expectations for

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The Role - Head of Sustainability

Ethics Code Posts (and post holders) are assumed to have a responsibility to act in

Internal communications

• Liaise with students,

Team and function management • Lead and prioritise the delivery of the School’s sustainability programme, leveraging the team’s capacity and wider resources, to drive sustainability performance and achievements. • Plan, coordinate, and organise the work of the Sustainability team. • Manage the Sustainability budget, ensuring sustainability initiatives are costed and funded, and that any services procured provide the best value for money following LSE financial procedures. • Identify external sources of funding available and submit the appropriate funding applications. • •Plan and coordinate key sustainability committee meetings including the Sustainability Leadership Board and Sustainability Operations Group. Monitoring and reporting Energy and Environmental Managements Systems and associated, associated legal and other compliance obligations. manage overall standards for service across the area of responsibility, creating a professional service, monitoring service delivery against set performance targets. • Accountable for the development and maintenance of the • Independently set and

• Manage the School’s sustainability and environmental related monitoring and audit

• Ensure effective

• Develop a range of

staff, alumni and external partners to communicate the work of the sustainability team, identify and deliver collaborative projects. communication links with students and staff to foster collaborative working. practice with the HE sector and external stakeholders (eg local government, professional bodies, local community groups) on all areas of environment and sustainability.

prioritisation of work, knowing when to refer to other members of the team. • Be an active member of the wider School community being an advocate for sustainability. Flexibility To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility may be required in the duties performed in order to meet the exigencies of service. Job roles may also naturally develop over time and ongoing substantial changes to a role will be discussed between line managers and their staff, with job descriptions updated as and when appropriate. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. All posts (and post holders) will seek to ensure diversity and inclusion, while opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, or social and economic background.

materials to communicate key information clearly to students and staff across the School, ensuring that information and developments are conveyed and received effectively. prompt advice, information and assistance, in person, via email and phone to a wide range of stakeholders, with the ability to deal with colleagues at senior levels. • Produce high quality written • Provide appropriate and reports and dashboards for LSE’s senior management and senior committees, tracking sustainability performance and progress. External communications • Work closely with the Communications team to raise LSE’s external profile and credibility on all sustainability matters. Actively monitor and address sustainability reputational risks. • Communicate regularly with a variety of external stakeholders on behalf of the School. • Represent the School at external sustainability stakeholder groups. Liaison and Networking • Liaise and engage with Director leads and their delegates for the six

records, and lead reporting to external benchmarking frameworks and awards, as well as internally. • •Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses to contribute to the formulation of policy objectives and problem-solving options. identifying ways to improve sustainability within the service, working closely with Estates staff to develop and introduce new systems. • •Responsible for Teamwork • Provide leadership to the Sustainability team, setting goals and objectives and prioritising work. • Responsible for allocating work to team, monitoring performance and providing feedback. • Identify the training and development needs of the members of the team, by analysing achievement of team objectives and identifying learning needs arising from shortfalls appraisals and performance reviews. • Be an active member of the LSE Estates Division; motivate other members • Conduct regular staff

accordance with the School’s Ethics Code and to promote the principles and values that the Code enshrines. The Ethics Code clearly states that the whole LSE community, including all staff, students, and governors of LSE, are expected to act in accordance with the principles which are set out in the Code. As such you are required to read and familiarise yourself with it. The School’s Effective Behaviours Framework is designed to support this Code. It sets out examples for the six behaviours that all staff are expected to demonstrate, these can be found on the following link: click here Environmental Sustainability The post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role, and actively contribute to the delivery of the LSE Environmental Policy.

• Maintain good

• Liaise and share best

Service Delivery

Project delivery • Identify, develop, and lead the delivery of sustainability improvement projects and initiatives. ensure feasibility and cost effectiveness, and present clear recommendations to enable senior management to make appropriate decisions. • Evaluate options to • Maintain and develop environmental sustainability policies, procedures, and guidance. • Engage and support the Eden Centre for Education Enhancement advancing LSE’s Education for Sustainability agenda to embed sustainability in LSE’s teaching and learning experiences.

of the team to provide a quality information and advice service to all stakeholders.

themes of the Sustainability Strategic Plan (Education, Research, Investment, …) to support and coordinate delivery.

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Person Specification This form lists the essential and desirable requirements needed in order to do the job. Applicants will be shortlisted solely on the extent to which they meet these requirements. Department/Division: Estates Division

Competency Evidence

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Competency Evidence

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Knowledge and Experience

Planning and Organising

Experience of working in an environmental management role, ideally in a Facilities Management setting.

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Experience of managing projects, monitoring progress and performance, and delivering outcomes according to agreed targets, timescales and budgets. Ability to plan and organise own workload in line with personal, team and organisational objectives, managing competing priorities effectively.

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Knowledge of UK environmental and waste management legislation.

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Experience of delivering projects to agreed budgets, reporting and monitoring mechanisms and timeframes. Experience of leading implementation of an Environmental and Energy Management System (ISO 14001 and ISO 50001). Experience of proactively maintaining and auditing organisational compliance with new and existing legislation, and internal policies and procedures.

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Excellent keyboard, clerical and IT skills.

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Attention to detail and experience providing high quality administrative support.

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Ability to act on initiative to develop new approaches to complex challenges.

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Teamwork and motivation

Experience of working collegiately as a member of a team and contributing actively and effectively to it, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Experience or understanding of higher education sector.

Able to be flexible and willing to be involved in a variety of ad hoc projects.

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Membership of relevant professional body (eg IEMA, CIWM).

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Liaison and Networking

Ability to work effectively and collegiately with LSE staff and students, building buy-in and developing internal networks to deliver collaborative projects.

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Service Delivery Experience of successfully creating and delivering innovative new projects or initiatives that improve sustainability outcomes.

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Ability to liaise with external partners to share best practice and deliver collaborative projects.

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Experience of creating and delivering sustainability engagement or training programmes, leading to improved environmental outcomes.

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Analysis and research

Experience gathering and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to produce management information, and presenting this accurately and in appropriate format. Experience of producing management reports, to report on performance and to build the case for initiating new projects.

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Experience of identifying and sourcing funding to deliver initiatives.

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Communication Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent command of English (written and verbal).

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Ability to effectively communicate complex information to non-specialists and to a wide range of stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for sustainability at LSE to internal and external stakeholders.

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E – Essential: Requirements without which the job could not be done. D – Desirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.

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Working at LSE Join LSE and you’ll work in a world-leading university where cutting edge research is happening now, in the heart of a vibrant city. We have challenging and rewarding roles for committed individuals. In return we offer a good work-life balance, with generous holidays and award-winning family-friendly policies. Diversity is valued and staff development is taken seriously. We have a strong sense of community. We even have some good parties. Our staff say they are proud to work here. As a member of LSE staff, you’ll be provided with a competitive salary and pension scheme, generous annual leave (41 days p.a. including bank holidays) as well as benefiting from excellent training and development opportunities.

However, we are acutely aware that there are other considerations important to you. With this in mind, we provide numerous other attractive benefits to help actively encourage a positive, diverse, healthy and family friendly culture in our workplace. Benefits include: • Childcare vouchers • Cyclescheme • Eyesight tests for VDU users • Season ticket loans • LSE gym membership • Give as you earn • Fee remission • Senior common room Further information can be viewed at https://info. lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/Human-Resources/ Working-for-LSE/Staff-Benefits

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Application Process

LSE is being supported on this recruitment campaign by the search consultancy The Management Recruitment Group (MRG). To arrange a confidential briefing conversation please contact our advisor Michael Hewlett of MRG on 0203 962 9900. Applications should consist of a CV and cover letter and be sent to michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk

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