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Join the Wellcome Trust's mission to solve global health challenges and execute environmentally-focused initiatives in the role of Environmental & Energy Manager.
Overview
Salary
£74700
Location
Hybrid; London
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
As an influential global charitable foundation, the Wellcome Trust is deeply invested in improving global health through science funding, policy advocacy, and collaborative partnerships. Their ambitious £16bn decade-long plan involves funding groundbreaking discoveries and addressing pivotal global health challenges such as mental health, infectious diseases, and the intersection of climate and health.
Role Summary
- You will be an integral part of the Sustainability team, leading the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of office establishments and collections.
- Your role will encompass managing and minimising direct environmental impacts, ensuring energy and water efficiency, and aiding the procurement and management of utility contracts.
Role Requirements
- Relevant work experience in executing effective environmental and energy management for buildings.
- A flair for improving energy efficiency and reducing water use and waste.
- Experience in delivering sustainability projects and sound knowledge of environmental legislation are essential.
- Relevant training and qualifications in energy and environmental management subjects are necessary for the role.
Application Process Details
- Wellcome Trust provides a flexible hybrid working environment with an ardent commitment towards maintaining diversity and inclusivity.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and addressing three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. These challenges require bold science, which we support, but they also need more than just scientific solutions. Where in Wellcome will I be working? You will be part of our Sustainability team, reporting to the Associate Director of Sustainability. The Sustainability team is focused on reducing Wellcome's environmental impacts and achieving our net zero ambitions. What will I be doing? As the Environmental & Energy Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of initiatives to reduce the environmental impacts (energy, water, waste) and associated carbon emissions of our office buildings and the Wellcome Collection. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing practical initiatives to reduce direct environmental impacts, working closely with the Mechanical & Electrical Services team and Maintenance contractor to ensure energy and water efficiency, and supporting the procurement and management of utility contracts. Is this job for me? If you have practical experience in delivering effective environmental and energy management for buildings and facilities, and a passion for improving energy efficiency, reducing water use, waste, and increasing recycling, this role is for you. Minimum criteria include the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, experience in delivering projects that improve environmental sustainability, knowledge of environmental legislation for building operations, and relevant training and qualifications in energy and environmental management subjects. Our Hybrid Way of Working: We offer a flexible working environment with 2 days per week in our Euston Road offices and 3 days from home. Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome, and we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
