Job Description

Job number

COO01257

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Property Division

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

London campuses

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

27 Jul 2025

About the role

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At Imperial College London, we're not just maintaining buildings - we're enabling the future. Our Property Division is undergoing a bold transformation to support Imperial's 2030 ambitions, and we're looking for a visionary leader to join us at the heart of this journey.



For an initial 12-month period, as Director of Energy Transition, you'll play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership for Imperial's Carbon Net Zero strategy, energy and utility optimisation, biodiversity, and environmental performance. This will enhance our world-class estate -- a complex portfolio of 130 assets across 13 sites to support cutting-edge research, teaching, and innovation.

What you would be doing

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Imperial's mission, Science for Humanity, demands an environment that's safe, sustainable, and inspiring. This role is central to delivering that vision. You'll support embedded Energy and Sustainability Teams who integrate sustainability across all property relations functions.



You'll be joining at a time of exciting change. Our new Centre of Expertise model empowers leaders like you to drive performance, innovation, and collaboration across the Division. You'll play a central role in ESG governance, performance tracking, and internal engagement to embed climate leadership into campus operations - all while supporting our journey to Net Zero by 2040.

What we are looking for

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Proven senior leadership in sustainability and/or energy management within a complex, multi-site organisation Expertise in the development and implementation of net zero, ESG strategies and capital programmes Experience overseeing technical and engineering input into energy strategies, building services design, and infrastructure capital projects Successful delivery of change and behaviour engagement campaigns Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills Broad awareness of global sustainability trends, emerging technology, and data tools Passion to stimulate and inspire others as reflected in property management leadership and influence beyond the department

What we can offer you

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At Imperial, our values--respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation--guide everything we do. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage interest from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is an initial fixed term role for a period of 12 months but is subject to change. The post holder will be working a minimum of 35 hours per week.



If you require any further details on the role please contact the Head of Recruitment, Jack Leyshon-Richards by email - j.leyshon-richards@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 27 July 2025

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.