Digital Net Zero Manager

The opportunity

Are you passionate about sustainability and digital innovation?

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a visionary Digital Net Zero Manager to help us drive our ambitions towards a greener future.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of UAL’s efforts to reduce digital carbon emissions, playing a critical part in our commitment to achieve net zero by 2040 and promote a culture of environmental responsibility. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive digital carbon reduction plan with specific targets, working closely with the central net zero team and other departments
• Measuring, analysing, and reporting on digital carbon emissions across a variety of services, providing comparable data to identify key areas of priority
• Providing expert advice on carbon reduction strategies and influencing behaviour change to support Directors and Heads of Product and Service in delivering sustainable service strategies
• Assessing carbon reduction priorities for the Digital and Technology department, including new hardware practices, hosting, data storage, application consolidation, printing reduction, and office space and travel emissions

About you

You will:

• Be experienced in implementing innovation strategies and action plans relevant to energy transition and Net Zero
• Have an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Higher Education for carbon reduction
• Be a subject matter expert with a deep commitment and understanding of improving our environmental impact and the achievement of Net Zero
• Be educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject, or with equivalent relevant professional experience
• Have experience of contributing to and participating in engagement activities, including workshops, event series, conferences, and festivals, to promote and share net zero and social purpose initiatives

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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