Organisation
Cranfield University
Faculty or Department
Facilities
Based at
Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work
37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered
Salary
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annum
We are looking for a candidate, passionate about the environment, and committed to providing high quality levels of service.
About the Role
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.
About You
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 legalisation. 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.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.
The Energy & Environment Team is part of the Facilities Professional Services Unit, managing energy and environmental issues for the University estate whilst also providing advice and support to the individual faculties, departments and tenants. This includes energy and water procurement, recharging, waste and resources management, grounds management and pest management. The team is also responsible for the University’s Carbon Management Plan, and implementation and development of the Energy and Environmental Management Systems which are certified to ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 standards. For more information click here
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.
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 here.
Working Arrangements
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.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Gareth Ellis, Head of Energy and Environment, by email in the first instance to [email protected].
