Sustainability Coordinator

As a Sustainability Administrator/Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to provide support to the Sustainability and Utilities Manager in the execution of environmental and sustainable development plans, policies, and targets. This includes ensuring adherence to legal requirements and developing new programs and management systems to enhance environmental sustainability performance on an ongoing basis. The role also involves managing utilities and bills, overseeing the day-to-day waste collection operations on campus, and maintaining the sustainability web and intranet pages. Additionally, the position encompasses handling all other administrative tasks necessary to bolster the team's efforts. This role will not only allow you to contribute to the University's sustainability goals but also provide you with a platform for personal growth and development in the field of sustainability. This as an exciting opportunity for an early career environmentalist to join our small but committed sustainability team, engaging with climate, biodiversity and other environmental issues across the University alongside gaining experience of handling day-to-day queries and operational matters around our utilities and other services. The working pattern for this post is full time, however we may be able to consider offering reduced hours. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2027 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Phil Horton at phil.horton@port.ac.uk or 07711 9 18460.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits.

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.