Job Introduction
CSR and Sustainability Manager
Are you passionate about sustainability, social value, and driving meaningful change? This is your chance to join Sodexo as a CSR and Sustainability Manager, supporting the University of Greenwich in delivering on its ambitious sustainability and social value goals.
In this high-impact role, you’ll play a key part in shaping a greener, more socially responsible university campus. From energy management, waste reduction, and carbon initiatives to community engagement, student employability, and inclusion programmes, you’ll lead projects that create measurable positive outcomes for students, staff, and the wider community.
Your work will directly support the University’s Sustainability Strategy, Sodexo’s Better Tomorrow 2025 vision, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation and positive change.
What you’ll do:
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
* 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 26days
* 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.
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