Environment Officer

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

Shape a sustainable future through expert environmental management—delivering impactful waste strategies and advancing circular economy practices within a leading university.

Swansea University is seeking a passionate and proactive Environment Officer to help shape and deliver the University’s Sustainability & Climate Emergency Strategy. If you have strong environmental management experience and want to make a tangible impact at a leading institution committed to sustainability, this is your opportunity.
As the Environment Officer, you will support implementation and management of our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and spearhead key initiatives across areas such as:
• Waste avoidance and circular economy
• Sustainable catering and procurement
• Carbon reduction (Scope 3 emissions)
• Staff and student engagement
• Sustainability communications and reporting
You’ll work closely with faculties, departments, and external stakeholders to embed best practice in environmental performance, ensure legislative compliance, and promote behavioural change across campus.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate EMS activities and support strategic environmental projects.
• Lead internal environmental audits and ensure continuous improvement.
• Support management of waste operations from procurement to end-of-life.
• Provide expert advice, training, and sustainability resources to stakeholders.
• Contribute to university-wide sustainability reporting, benchmarking, and league table performance.
• Develop strategies, reports, and feasibility studies to drive efficiency and impact.

We’re looking for someone with:
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Waste Management, or a related field.
• ISO 14001 environmental auditor qualification and hands-on EMS experience.
• Strong understanding of waste legislation and sustainable development.
• Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver impactful sustainability projects and reports.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing organisational change.

Desirable:
• Experience in the public or HE sector
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Welsh language skills (Level 1 minimum)

Swansea University is proud of its ambitious sustainability goals, beachfront campuses and inclusive work culture. In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team contributing to a net-zero future while enjoying excellent benefits and a collaborative campus environment

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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