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Global Sustainability Leaders Scheme Manager

University of Reading - External Relations Directorate

Location: Reading
Salary: £34,980 to £44,263 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 31st March 2025
Closes: 28th April 2025
Job Ref: SRF50652
 

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 28 April 2025

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Help develop the sustainability leaders of tomorrow

The University of Reading is launching a new, flagship Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship programme to build global sustainability leaders of the future: undergraduate students of all backgrounds and all specialisms who share Reading’s passion and values for environmental sustainability and who can bring their skills and energy to addressing the climate and nature crises. The scheme will award up to 400 new scholarships each year.

In this role you will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive and vital programme of activities and opportunities for the scholars. You will provide overarching coordination of the scheme, working with colleagues across and beyond the University as well as with students.

This exciting new opportunity will allow you to play a key role at the University recently named as the Times/Sunday Times Sustainable University of the Year 2025.
www.reading.ac.uk/planet

You will have :

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong command of the English language and grammar
  • Excellent project planning, management and organisational skills
  • Strong understanding of environmental sustainability issues
  • Knowledge of using mass communication channels, including email, social media, websites
  • Proven track record of building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Interviews will be held: 8 May 2025

Contact Name Dylan Parkes
Contact Job Title Head of Strategic Engagement (Climate & Environmental Sustainability)
Contact Email address d.parkes@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name Dawn Aggas
Alternative Contact Job Title Marketing & Engagement Business Partner
Alternative Contact Email d.l.aggas@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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