Sustainable Travel Officer (fixed term)

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Sustainable Travel Officer on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. This role involves developing and implementing a transport strategy to promote sustainable travel among staff and students. The position is full-time, based in Nottinghamshire, and requires experience in sustainable travel initiatives within complex organizations. The role supports the university's sustainability goals and contributes to its strategic delivery plan.
Help shape the future of our approach to Sustainable Travel!

This year we are embarking on a major new programme called ‘Reshaping our Estate’ which will create a master plan for investment in our estate for future decades and mobility and transport will be a key component of that. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transport professional to help shape the future transport strategy for a complex multi-site University.

We’re a complex and diverse University, operating 24/7, 365 days a year and this key role will support the day to day running of the University and will positively promote and report on the impact of active and sustainable travel of our staff and students. You will lead on the development and implementation of a transport strategy co-designed with a number of internal and external stakeholders in line with University policies and business needs.

Based within the multi-disciplinary Sustainability Team you will be a key contributor to the Sustainability Strategic Delivery Plan and the University’s carbon reduction ambitions. Whilst operating across the University the team sits within the Estates and Facilities Department which provide strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our UK sites.

You will be a passionate and experienced professional having developed and implemented sustainable travel initiatives within a complex organisation, qualified to degree level in a relevant subject/relevant formal training, plus have some hands-on experience in a similar or related role(s) or have a proven track record of extensive relevant work experience, demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge in this field of work.

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

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