Location
Walsall

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£47,128 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about driving sustainability and leading impactful projects? Walsall College is seeking a dynamic Sustainability & Projects Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of estates and building projects while embedding sustainability across our operations. You will lead college projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with curriculum needs and sustainability goals. Key responsibilities include driving the College’s net zero strategy through innovative, low-carbon solutions; managing contractors, budgets, and timelines to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes; conducting sustainability impact assessments and integrating renewable technologies; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote environmental best practices; monitoring carbon emissions and reporting on sustainability KPIs; and representing the College at external sustainability forums and networks.

Benefits
Competitive salary package
Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
Up to 29 days annual leave, plus additional closure and bank holiday days
Free on-site car parking
Outstanding staff training and team building programmes
ZEST, the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for staff
Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work and Best of Walsall discounts
Simply Health care scheme
On-site Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward and recognition scheme
State-of-the-art campuses with the latest industry facilities including the Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on-site Little Professors Nursery
Access to The Hub offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant

Equality & Safeguarding
Walsall College is passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. We particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability. The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, upholding fundamental British Values. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks including previous employment checks, online searches, and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity relevant to children.

Experience
Proven experience in project management and sustainability leadership.
Strong knowledge of construction processes, environmental legislation, and energy-efficient technologies.
Experience managing contractors, budgets, and project timelines.

About you
Passionate about sustainability and driving impactful change.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Motivated to lead and deliver innovative low-carbon solutions aligned with organisational goals.

Qualifications
Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, or substantial relevant experience in the field.