Energy and Environment Manager
Royal Holloway, University of London
Location: Egham (Surrey)
Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum (including London Allowance)
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 23:59, 18 January 2026
Reference: 1225-319
Right to work
It will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate must be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Job Description
Applications are invited for the post of Energy and Environment Manager in the Estates Department. As a University of Social Purpose, we aspire to be one of London’s most sustainable institutions, united in our action to mitigate against, and adapt to, the climate and biodiversity crises.
Our new Energy and Environment Manager will play a crucial role in this by leading our energy, waste and water management efforts across Royal Holloway’s Egham and London campuses.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability within the Estates Department, you will be responsible for optimising our energy use in line with our Carbon Reduction Plan and wider sustainability ambitions. This will include developing operating plans for the energy infrastructure and Building Management System (BMS), introducing energy‑saving initiatives across the estate, and managing our electricity and gas supplies.
Working alongside our vibrant workforce and student cohort, you’ll also support our efforts to reduce our waste production and water consumption by managing contracts and developing new tools, processes, policies and facilities.
Responsibilities
* Optimise energy use in line with the Carbon Reduction Plan and sustainability ambitions
* Develop operating plans for energy infrastructure and Building Management System (BMS)
* Introduce energy-saving initiatives across the estate
* Manage electricity and gas supplies
* Support waste reduction and water consumption reduction initiatives
* Manage contracts and develop new tools, processes, policies, and facilities to reduce waste and water usage
* Influence and support a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
* Proven track record of reducing an organisation’s environmental footprint
* Strong communication skills and confidence influencing stakeholders
* Experience with specialist IT programmes for energy management
* Working knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and development opportunities
* Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Season Ticket Loans
* Assistance with eyesight testing costs
* Free parking
Contact
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Berry, Head of Sustainability at m.c.berry@rhul.ac.uk. For queries on the application process contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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