Sustainability Projects Manager

Sustainability Projects Manager

University of Greenwich - Strategic Sustainability

Placed On: 8th April 2026

Closes: 22nd April 2026

Job Ref: 5404

Turn your passion into impact. At Greenwich, we take our sustainable responsibilities seriously and are motivated by the ability to empower change when we act together; from the smallest action to life changing research. We are leaders in the sector, and have maintained the 'First Class Award' in the People & Planet's University Green League since 2012, currently ranked 7th in the UK table.

The Sustainability Projects Manager will work across a diverse project portfolio, leading on our waste and circular economy 'Reuse @ Greenwich' programme whilst supporting our environmental management system (to ISO14001 standards) and climate resiliency action plan. You will manage our sustainable labs self-accreditation (LEAF) and be involved in procurement, living labs amongst other areas, focussed on pushing forwards our sustainable agenda. You will create a stronger depth of performance, in line with our embedded policies and Sustainability Strategic Action Plan. It will require a confidence in communicating and utilising innovative attributes to motivate partners into pursuing better practices. Your goal, as is that of all staff and students will be sustainability excellence in everything you do.

We are seeking applicants with ambition, creativity and drive. You will learn quickly and deliver multiple innovative projects successfully and on time. In return, you will join a motivated workforce as we aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact David Jackson on d.jackson@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.