Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services

Job Title: Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £42,254 - £43,482 per annum - SS7

Job type: Full-Time, Fixed term until 11th June 2027.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our Estates & Facilities team as Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services. This exciting fixed-term opportunity will play a key role in delivering the University's sustainability ambitions while leading a range of campus services that directly support the student and staff experience. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis until June 2027.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, you will lead the delivery of sustainability initiatives across campus, curriculum and community, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive positive environmental change. You will champion the University's sustainability roadmap, oversee key projects, manage data and reporting requirements, and contribute to achieving ambitious sustainability targets and sector recognition.

The role also provides leadership for Campus Services, including compliance, fire safety, planned preventative maintenance and car parking operations. You will be responsible for managing and developing teams, improving service performance, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring the University continues to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of sustainability, excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, and experience of delivering improvement in a complex organisation. If you are passionate about sustainability, operational excellence and making a lasting impact, we would like to hear from you.

Interview Dates: 10-11 September or 15-16 September 2026. Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the selection process.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Interview Date - TBC.

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