People, policies and plans


People driving sustainable performance

Below is the diverse team of staff responsible for supporting and enabling sustainability across Brunel’s campus, teaching, research, and strategic partnerships.

To connect with a member of the team, please email us at sustainability@brunel.ac.uk.

Trevor Hoey – Pro Vice-Chancellor International and Sustainability

Executive Board Lead for Environment and Sustainability Trevor serves as Brunel’s Executive Board lead for environmental sustainability, providing strategic oversight and ensuring sustainability is embedded across the University’s decision-making and operations.

Find out more about Prof Hoey here

Simon Hirst – Associate Director of Estates

Simon is responsible for the environmental sustainability of our buildings and grounds, and for embedding sustainable practices throughout the management of Brunel’s estate.

Glenn Fleetwood – Head of Sustainability and Environment

Glenn is responsible for implementing the University’s sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory and accreditation requirements, and embedding environmental best practice across the campus and operations.

Oliver Grant – Site Services Manager

Oliver oversees waste reduction and recycling activities across the campus and is responsible for the development and delivery of the University’s Waste Management Plan.

Charlotte Zittel – Planning Officer, Institutional Effectiveness

Charlotte oversees the University’s returns to sustainability league tables and leads on risk management, including risks related to sustainability, climate and environment.

Victoria Schuppert – Research Impact Manager

Victoria leads on our reporting against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and assessing the sustainability impact of our research work

Derek Millard-Healy – Associate Director of Health, Safety and Environment

Derek is responsible for the compliance of the University’s externally accredited environmental management system.

Hassan Khonsari – Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Hassan is responsible for overseeing the programme of internal audits for the Environmental Management System.

Terry Vass – Head of Security and Emergency Planning

Terry oversees on-campus sustainable travel initiatives and is responsible for the development of the University’s Sustainable Travel Plan.

Sidney Fontaine – Associate Director - Procurement

Sidney is responsible for the University’s Sustainability Supply Chain Management. For further details, see our Responsible Procurement page.

Timothy Jones – Catering Support Manager

Tim champions sustainable food service at Taste Kingdom. In partnership with Chartwells, he ensures campus catering is responsibly sourced, aligning with Brunel’s environmental goals.