Head of Net Zero and Social Purpose Programme

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to lead transformative change? We are seeking a skilled programme manager to guide our ambitious net zero and social purpose initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional change and positively impact our community and the environment.

 

As the Head of Net Zero and Social Purpose Programme, you will play a pivotal role in embedding our net zero and social purpose goals across the University. You will lead a cross-institutional team, working closely with the Social Purpose Lab and other departments, to drive a comprehensive strategy that integrates environmental sustainability with social justice. Your expertise in programme and project management, along with your background in change management and behaviour change theory, will be essential in fostering a culture of transformative change.

About you

We seek a forward-thinking leader with a high level of understanding of how higher education and other sectors implement net zero and social purpose initiatives. You should have advanced systems thinking skills and experience managing complex programmes and projects. Your ability to communicate technical or specialist ideas persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior managers and committees, is crucial. You should be adept at motivating teams, managing resources effectively, and fostering cross-team collaboration while promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. A track record of using initiative and independence over a broad area of activity is essential, as is a proactive approach to complex problem-solving.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Becky Hatch, Resourcing Adviser via email at Socialpurposestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

Find out more at our upcoming recruitment open events 

You can join us on Teams on the 12 August from 2 to 3 pm to hear more about our net zero ambitions, the University, the progress we are making and roles we are recruiting to. Register your place today. 

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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.

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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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