Sustainability Officer – Ecology & Biodiversity; Maternity Cover

Informal Queries

For informal queries about the role, please contact Gemma Wilkins, Head of Sustainable Campus Operations, at

This part‑time role is part of a job share. The standard working days for the successful candidate will be Wednesday to Friday. The Sustainability Champion (Ecology and Biodiversity) is a key role within the Energy and Sustainability team – it provides an opportunity to enact real change at scale and to improve the campus environment for both people and planet.

You will be working with a wide range of colleagues, collaborating with operational teams, academic researchers, students, professional services and external partners to design and deliver ecology enhancement and biodiversity net gain (BNG) projects across campus.

This role is varied in nature and encompasses elements of project and operations management, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, events, supporting education and research, and championing sustainable behaviour change.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for protecting and enhancing spaces for wildlife to thrive. They will have an understanding of habitat management in semi‑urban spaces and the challenges associated with people and wildlife living side‑by‑side. They will be able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, communicate effectively and be an advocate for biodiversity within a complex organisation.

They will have the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively to make positive changes to our campus environment, enabling both biodiversity net gain and access to nature for our Warwick community.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The Energy and Sustainability Team works with colleagues across the University to deliver Warwick’s ambitious Way to Sustainable strategy. This is an opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team of passionate people who want to make a real difference, both locally on our campus and beyond.

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK
*; additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
**. Find out more about us.

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

• Interview Date:
  To be confirmed
• Start Date:
  
  To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline – you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal () will be considered.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:
Our Commitments | University of Warwick.

JD Sustainability Champion – Ecology and Biodiversity (111211).pdf – 204KB (opens in a new window)

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.