Energy and Carbon Manager £52,874 to £61,921 per annum

Contribute to the development and implementation of a decarbonisation plan to meet the University’s net zero targets.

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.

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.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our advisor Hannah Searle of The Management Recruitment Group. 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

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Energy and Carbon Manager

Energy and Carbon Manager