........................................................... and ensuring key milestones and objectives are achieved, reporting on progress to senior stakeholders and to support delivery of the University’s net-zero carbon targets.
the delivery of targets within the area of responsibility. Benchmark the University’s performance within the sector and against similar organisations, using national and regional indices and report to the University Executive Board (UEB), Council, Professional Services Executive Group (PSEG) and other internal / external stakeholders as appropriate, to protect and enhance the University’s reputation and profile in relation to sustainability, ensuring that the University is visibly leading in relevant metrics. • To lead, support and develop staff with responsibility for aspects of (non-academic) environmental sustainability. As strategic lead, provide vision, direction and develop long- term strategy and robust action plans to meet University objectives. • To lead on the transfer of the sustainability strategy into University policy and operations through the development of the sustainability team vision and objectives. • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with all faculties and departments to ensure there is a wide understanding of the University’s sustainability impacts and lead action plans on improving the University’s environmental performance from the whole University community. • As a member of the Estates Leadership Team and the Facilities Leadership Team, collaborate with colleagues within the Service and the wider University, to develop and improve strategic planning. To be responsible for the development and oversight of policies, procedures and systems associated with the University’s environmental performance, enabling appropriate and timely action to be taken. • Support others with the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) agenda and targets of the University, specifically in relation to environmental sustainability. • Promote and demonstrate a personal commitment to the Facilities and University values. • To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.
• To develop business cases for investment in sustainability, securing internal funding and horizon scanning for external funding to support achievement of objectives and targets. • To develop robust carbon counting and budgeting systems and reflect carbon considerations in to University decision making. Work collaboratively with the Finance Directorate Purchasing Team on policies and strategies to reduce carbon in the procurement of goods and services. • To develop a clear sustainability governance structure reflecting the relevance of all issues to all parts of the University community and its stakeholders: • Chair and facilitate consultative groups on sustainability issues. • Advise on sustainability issues at University committees. • Facilitating cohesion of the University sustainability network. • Represent the University externally with groups such as EAUC. • Manage relationships with neighbours, local authorities (councils), statutory bodies, partner organisations and other HE institutions. • Work collaboratively with the Capital Development Team to ensure best practice and appropriate design solutions for all projects. Develop and implement a coherent energy and sustainability strategy for the University estate, aligning opportunities with the Estate Strategy and with the carbon reduction plan for the estate, all set in the environmental performance of the University, working together with Faculties, Schools and Services, ensuring continued certification to recognised standards including ISO14001. Manage internal and external audits of the system and arranging senior management review specifically for the environmental aspects. • To be responsible for developing appropriate performance indicators, monitoring, benchmarking and reporting on performance and managing context of increasing student numbers. • To lead the continual improvement in
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