Kingston University London is seeking to appoint a Strategic Operational Lead for Sustainability to provide maternity cover for a 12-month fixed term. This is a key leadership role within the Estates and Sustainability Team, focused on delivering the University’s ambitious sustainability goals through operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
As the University continues to implement its Sustainability Plan, this role is responsible for leading delivery of Strand 2 – sustainability through our estate and operations – and ensuring alignment with Strand 1 (teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange). The postholder will embed sustainable practices across all operational functions, while also contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord and supporting wider borough-level action through the Royal Borough of Kingston’s Climate Action and Sustainability Plans.
This role will lead and coordinate multiple workstreams, including the successful implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO14001 standards, measurement and reduction of scope 3 carbon emissions, and the development of key policy and process improvements. The postholder will manage the University’s sustainability budget and oversee reporting for a range of statutory and voluntary disclosures, including the Annual Sustainability Report, UN SDG Accord Report, Estates Management Record and sustainability league table submissions such as People & Planet.

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