Estates Division
Sustainable Operations Manager
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.
Salary: £43,277 – £51,714 per annum inclusive, with potential to progress to £55,497 per annum inclusive of London allowance.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 09:30 – 17:30 = 35 hours weekly (1.0 FTE). (40 hours weekly including 1-hour unpaid break).
LSE is seeking to appoint a Sustainable Operations Manager to join its Sustainability Team, a specialist function within the Estates Division responsible for environmental strategy, regulatory compliance and performance improvement across LSE's central London campus.
Reporting directly to the Head of Sustainability, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of LSE's environmental sustainability programmes across its operations, from waste and biodiversity to travel and ISO management systems. They will drive the implementation of the “Our School” pillar of LSE's Sustainability Strategic Plan, manage a team of operational sustainability specialists, and act as a key interface between the Sustainability Team and Estates, Residences, Catering and Capital Development. The role carries deputy responsibilities for the Head of Sustainability where appropriate.
This is a senior, high-impact role for an experienced sustainability professional who combines strategic vision with strong operational and people management capability.
The Post Holder Should Have
- Substantial experience leading environmental sustainability programmes in a complex organisation, with a track record of delivering measurable impact across operational functions
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and management systems, including hands‑on experience managing ISO 14001 and/or ISO 50001 certification
- Experience developing and implementing strategies across multiple operational domains — such as waste, biodiversity, travel or energy — including management of specialist consultants and contractor relationships
- Proven line management skills, with the ability to set clear objectives, support team development and maintain high standards of delivery
- Experience of budget management and project oversight, with the ability to demonstrate value and alignment with institutional priorities
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to co‑chair working groups, influence senior colleagues and build effective partnerships across a large institution
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, including the ability to produce high‑quality reports for senior committees and contribute to institutional sustainability reporting
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
Contact Details:
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Recruitment Team
