Senior Decarbonisation Officer

The University of Sussex has a clear ambition to be one of the most sustainable universities in
the world. We have made a good start, featuring in the top 50 in the world in both the Times
Higher Education Impact rankings and the QS Sustainability rankings, but there is more to do.
We are investing in our Sustainability team with a number of new roles, so that we can increase
our capacity and capability, and deliver on our commitment to Environmental Sustainability. 

This is an exciting time to join the team and we welcome applications from anyone who is
passionate about this important area and is able to make a telling contribution towards our
goals.

About our Division

The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are
continuously adapting to change and responding to the needs of our students, staff and visitors
to deliver a great service. We are making a difference in a number of ways, from capital
projects to catering, facilities management to housing, space and sustainability. We are a
visible daily presence on campus through our hard-working, front-facing teams, but we also work
behind the scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. 

Role description:

This is an exciting opportunity in a newly created role which will enable you to contribute to
our institutional efforts to reduce the University’s direct carbon emissions associated with
energy and infrastructure.

Working to the Senior Decarbonisation Manager, you will support the strategic planning
around converting our target of being net zero by 2035 into workable decarbonisation
pathways and infrastructure plans for the next eleven years.

This is a dynamic role where, working as part of a team, you will provide up to date and
accurate information, and subject matter knowledge, advice and guidance and analysis on a
specified range of services, procedures or policies related to decarbonisation.

We are looking for a highly technically competent self-starter with a flair for innovation and
turning disparate data sets into highly credible yet ambitious deliverable plans for both the
short, medium and long term. You will also be able to support the preparation and evaluation
of specifications, tenders, business cases and compelling funding bids to leverage in
additional resources, investments and partnerships.

Finally, you will have the tact and diplomacy to work effectively with others to ensure that
decarbonisation is successfully built into other capital projects and programmes as standard
– creating tools and guides for others as required – as part of a programme of significant
culture change

Why work here…

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you
will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public
transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have
dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle
to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because
of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional
Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The benefits that you will receive from day one: 

• Generous pension scheme
• Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance 
• Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in
  Brighton and the Sussex region.
• Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health
  Plan. 
• Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’
  Health and Wellbeing.

Please contact Chris Harrison, Deputy Director of Estates [email protected] for informal enquiries

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome
applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University
is performed from the UK.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or require additional support,
please contact us on [email protected] or call
on 01273 873743