Job Description

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.


The job role will involve leading college projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with curriculum needs and sustainability goals. 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. Representing the College at external sustainability forums and networks.


We are looking for someone who is has a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, or has a substantial relevant experience in the field, proven experience in project management and sustainability leadership. A strong knowledge of construction processes, environmental legislation, and energy-efficient technologies. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

For full specification requirements please refer to the attached job description.

In return, we offer;

Competitive salaries. Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions. Up to 29 days annual leave, plus generous additional closure and bank holiday days. Free on-site car parking. Outstanding staff training and team building programme. ZEST; the College's Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff. Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme 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 our 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.


We are 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. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.


Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 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 for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.