Sustainability Delivery Manager

The Role:                            

New City College has an award-winning, organisational strategic priority to deliver highly effective sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. In this crucial role, you will champion this commitment, working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement plans and achieve our objectives. Monitoring and reporting are as important as leading and advising senior managers, motivating students to get involved, and representing the college externally. 

Who you are:

You are a passionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability within the further education sector. You have relevant knowledge and experience in delivering effective sustainability initiatives, coupled with a positive, flexible, and can-do attitude. You are comfortable managing projects like air-source heat pump installations, creating biodiversity gardens with students, and delivering carbon reduction reports to funders. You are driven and work with focus and accountability. You are a team player and natural leader/influencer. Your achievements and contributions will be recognized and appreciated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and advise on effective and successful delivery of New City College’s strategic priority to deliver sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.  
• Effectively monitor and report on emissions and progress.
• Champion the college’s commitment to sustainability, working with colleagues and partners to develop and achieve our objectives.  
• Lead on internal and external awareness of the college’s work in the area of sustainability and carbon reduction.
• Inspire, inform, lead and motivate the college community and wider stakeholders.  

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff (such as this role) fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance programme.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
• Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

Application Close:   6th April 2025

Interview Date:       25th April 2025

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Find out more:

See the job description for an outline of the role, which will evolve and develop in line with organisational and external drivers and priorities.

For an informal discussion about the role please do contact Executive Director: Communications & Student Support ruth.lomax@ncclondon.ac.uk or for further information about the application and section process, contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712 or recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk.

About New City College:

NCC is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises campuses across Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Epping Forest and Havering, and language schools in Oxford and Bournemouth. Our student body is about 50% 16-18 and 50% adult, with significant A Level, vocational, ESOL and SEND provision. Our 7-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £130m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.  

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.  

We invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.