Environmental Contracts Manager

We are looking for a candidate, passionate about the environment, and committed to providing high quality levels of service.

Placed within the Energy and Environment Team the purpose of this role is to facilitate continuous improvement in the University’s waste and recycling systems, campus grounds, pest control and sustainable travel infrastructure. The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of efficient, effective and customer‑focused environmental services provided by term and approved contractors, supporting delivery of relevant strategic environmental objectives and targets.

We are looking for someone with degree or equivalent NVQ level qualifications / experience, with exceptional organisational skills, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to influence stakeholders including motivating contractor delivery teams. You should be someone with an understanding of current environmental issues, excellent computer skills and knowledge of relevant legislation. Experience of contract management is a must, as is budget planning and management, and the ability to analyse and manage complex data including service performance metrics, financial information and operational records.

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on‑site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working.