Environmental & Energy Manager

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone 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 taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health. These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.

You will be part of our Sustainability team reporting to the Associate Director of Sustainability. The Sustainability team works to reduce Wellcome’s environmental impacts and deliver on our net zero ambitions.

You will drive the development and implementation of diverse initiatives and projects to reduce the environmental impacts (energy, water, waste) and associated carbon emissions of the day-to-day operations of our office buildings and the Wellcome Collection. As Environmental & Energy Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement practical initiatives to reduce Wellcome’s direct environmental impacts, with a focus on the day-to-day impact of our buildings (energy, water, waste).
• Work closely with the Mechanical & Electrical Services team and Maintenance contractor to ensure energy and water efficiency is embedded in the maintenance and operations of plants and the design of engineering projects.
• Work with the Wellcome Collection to develop and implement practical environmental initiatives for the operations of the museum and the care of our Collections on site.
• Conduct analysis of buildings energy consumption, investigate and identify energy saving opportunities, and research and review technological solutions to address them.
• Support the procurement and management of utility contracts (energy and water).
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.

As Environmental & Energy Manager you will be making a real difference by reducing the day-to-day environmental impacts of an iconic organisation. You bring practical experience of delivering an effective environmental and energy approach for buildings and facilities. You have a passion for delivering practical initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce water use and waste and increase recycling.

Minimum Criteria:

• Can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Has experience of delivering projects that improve environmental sustainability.
• Has knowledge of environmental legislation for buildings operations (energy, waste, water).
• Has experience of implementing Environmental and/or Energy Management Systems.
• Relevant training and qualifications in energy and environmental management subjects.

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Way of Working) with the remaining 3 days from home.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.