About Us
King's College London is ranked 6th in the UK (Times Higher Education 2025) and among the oldest in England. Since its foundation in 1829, King's has defined itself in terms of its service to society, and it now has some 30,000 students and more than 8,000 staff members. King's Strategic Vision 2029, a strategy which will take the university to its 200th birthday, has pledged that its staff and students will continue to help make the world a better place.
The Environmental Sustainability Team is dedicated to sustainable operations, encompassing energy, waste and materials, biodiversity and active travel. We work closely with colleagues across the university to coordinate cross-departmental efforts, as well as collaborating with external partners to integrate sustainability into all areas and activities.
About The Role
Contribute to the development and implementation of a decarbonisation plan to meet the University's net zero targets.
Reporting to the Director of Environmental Sustainability, this is a strategic post that will lead on the management of the utilities budget and consumption to achieve long term energy and cost security for the university. This will include all aspects of procurement, contracts, forecasting, bill validation, recharging and reporting. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing our ISO50001 compliant energy management system.
The role would suit energy management professionals with extensive experience in identifying and managing energy, water and carbon reduction opportunities and preparing effective business cases to gain support and financial investment. Demonstrable success in leading the design, delivery and management of a utility metering strategy will be highly advantageous.
The competitive benefits package includes 30 days annual leave + bank holidays and King's also normally grants four concessionary days during the Christmas period. The USS pension scheme has generous employer contributions. Further details on the benefits of working at King's can be found at Staff Benefits (
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/welcome-to-kings/staff-benefits)
The candidate briefing pack for the role can be viewed at: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/130564920/14/ - Please note applications via the King's website will not be accepted.
For a confidential discussion, please contact our advisor Hannah Searle of The Management Recruitment Group at hannah.searle@mrgglobal.com. The Management Recruitment Group has been exclusively retained for this campaign. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to them.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.
Equal opportunities
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King's Vision 2029 which sets out the roadmap for King's ambition to provide an exceptional student experience and to be an employer of choice. Integral to this is ensuring equality of opportunity and outcome, recognising, celebrating and improving our diversity and inclusion.
As a responsible employer we aim to provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation. Our commitment to inclusion means that King's aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected, but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King's.
All King's students, staff and affiliates are responsible for meeting these commitments to value diversity and create an inclusive environment. King's will support and equip all members of its community to do this, embedding inclusion throughout the university's policies, procedures, and practices.
