We are currently recruiting a Sustainability Officer to join us on a permanent basis. This is an exciting time to join Incommunities, contributing to the delivery of the Sustainability Investment Programme and increasing the awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency to both our customers and colleagues.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.
This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.
Responsibilities
- Inform decision-making around sustainable funding streams, including SHDF, HNES, GHNF & ECO.
- Assist in implementing and continuing the annual ESG reporting framework, identifying and tracking progress against sustainability metrics.
- Provide expert advice to increase awareness and identify opportunities for customers and colleagues related to sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Develop and maintain a suite of Environmental & Sustainability-focused KPIs to support performance tracking.
- Support the management of the corporate decarbonisation journey, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals.
- Contribute to delivering the Sustainable Investment Programme across the organisation.
- Support stakeholders in quantifying and developing the organisation's green space and biodiversity asset base.
- Collate and analyse data to inform medium and long-term environmental and sustainability strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental legislation, sector developments, and policy changes.
- Manage databases and software systems to monitor and evaluate the performance of environmental and sustainability initiatives and contracts.
About You
- Have a natural ability to solve problems, collaborating with internal and external teams.
- Work flexibly and independently, while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Use conceptual thinking to analyse patterns and trends effectively.
- Inspire and support others in sustainability with genuine passion for the cause.
Requirements
- HNC / Degree / Diploma in a relevant field (Sustainability, Environment, Energy, Waste, Planning, Housing, or Property) or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable understanding of Retrofit delivery programs and associated funding streams.
- Experience in environmental and energy management systems.
- Proven experience in project management and initiative development.
- Knowledge of Net Zero 2050 and its implications for the residential sector.
- Familiarity with environmental and sustainability regulatory frameworks.
- Prior experience managing complex data, conducting analysis, and producing detailed reports.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £31,870 per year which increases annually
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Agile and hybrid working
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed' to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.