Overview
CSR and Sustainability Manager role at Sodexo, supporting the University of Greenwich in delivering sustainability and social value goals. This high-impact role shapes a greener, more socially responsible university campus with responsibilities including energy management, waste reduction, carbon initiatives, community engagement, student employability, and inclusion programmes. Aligns with University Sustainability Strategy, Sodexo's Better Tomorrow 2025 vision, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What You’ll Do
* Lead energy, utilities, waste, and carbon-reduction programmes across the campus.
* Monitor compliance with environmental legislation and industry best practice.
* Produce accurate reports on sustainability KPIs, utilities, and carbon data.
* Identify innovative opportunities for efficiency and environmental improvements.
* Train teams to embed sustainable behaviours across operations.
Social Value & Community Engagement
* Deliver initiatives that promote wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and employability.
* Coordinate programmes such as DFN Project SEARCH to support neurodiverse employment opportunities.
* Build partnerships to support community engagement and volunteering activities.
* Drive sustainability education campaigns and awareness across the university.
Student Experience & Communications
* Create inclusive and engaging student welcome experiences and employability workshops.
* Deliver regular communication campaigns, from newsletters to social media, to keep staff and students engaged.
* Gather and analyse stakeholder feedback to continuously improve programmes.
For a list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What You Bring
* A degree in sustainability, environmental management, social impact, or equivalent experience.
* At least 3 years’ experience in sustainability and/or social value delivery.
* Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and frameworks such as TOMs and ISO 14001.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
* A confident communicator with experience delivering presentations, workshops, and campaigns.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects and drive measurable impact.
Desirable
* Membership with IEMA, CIWM, or similar.
* IOSH or NEBOSH certifications.
* Experience with international student engagement or ANUK-accredited environments.
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
* 5% Performance-related bonus
* Holiday entitlement starts at 26 days
* Contributory pension scheme
* Countless opportunities to grow within the company
For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Attachments
* 2025 Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
* CSR & Sustainability Manager.pdf
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Facilities Services
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