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Become a Sustainability Lead

The Sustainability Leads complement and strengthen the impact of the Staff and PGR Green Champions network by ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication.

No previous governance or sustainability leadership experience is required. Sustainability Leads are supported by the Energy & Sustainability team and provided with opportunities to connect with other Sustainability Leads across the University. The role is designed for colleagues who are interested in championing sustainability and helping connect departmental activity with the University's wider sustainability ambitions.

As a Sustainability Lead, you will:

• Act as a key point of contact between your department and the University's Energy & Sustainability team.
• Share relevant sustainability updates, opportunities and resources with colleagues at your departmental staff meeting.
• Help identify how departmental activities can contribute to the University's Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
• Raise the visibility of sustainability initiatives, achievements and challenges within your area.
• Represent your department within the Sustainability Leads network and share good practice across the University.
• Support and complement the work of Staff and PGR Green Champions by helping ensure local activity aligns with wider strategic priorities.

Time commitment

The role is designed to fit alongside existing responsibilities. Typical activities may include attending Sustainability Lead network meetings, sharing communications within your department, and contributing to relevant discussions on sustainability opportunities and priorities.

How to Apply

1. Discuss the opportunity with your line manager and email your Head of Department.
2. Submit an expression of interest through the form below
3. The Academic Director (Sustainability) will confirm next steps and provide onboarding information.

Useful Information

Want to learn more about sustainability at 91¸£Àû before applying? Explore the resources below to understand the University's Environmental Sustainability Strategy, current initiatives, and opportunities to get involved.

• Environmental Sustainability StrategyLink opens in a new window
• Environmental Sustainability Governance at 91¸£ÀûLink opens in a new window
• SDG reportLink opens in a new window
• Get Involved in Environmental Sustainability at 91¸£ÀûLink opens in a new window