Sustainability Manager

We are recruiting a Sustainability Manager to join a well-established Social Housing Group based in Northampton.A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.As a Sustainability Manager, you will lead the organisations sustainability and energy strategy, ensuring homes meet environmental targets and comply with housing legislation. The Sustainability Manager will oversee retrofit initiatives, improve energy performance across housing stock and manage a team of 10 employees delivering sustainability programmes. This is a great opportunity for a Sustainability Manager with experience in social or domestic housing to drive decarbonisation projects and make a meaningful impact within a large housing portfolio. The successful Sustainability Manager will work closely with asset management, compliance and housing teams to deliver sustainability improvements across the organisation.Whats on offer:Salary: 47,116 per annumWorking pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week), hybrid working (2 days office-based in Northampton, remainder flexible)Benefits package includes:28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 33 days after 5 years service)Access to the Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible and hybrid working optionsFamily-friendly policiesOccupational sick pay and enhanced family leaveTraining and professional development opportunitiesEmployee discount hub with retail and lifestyle offersGreen Car Benefit Scheme via salary sacrificeFree on-site parkingCycle to work schemeSustainability Manager key responsibilities include:Leading and managing a team of 10 sustainability and technical staffDelivering sustainability and decarbonisation strategies across the housing portfolioOverseeing retrofit and energy efficiency programmes to improve housing stock performanceEnsuring compliance with social housing legislation including EPC requirements and HHSRSWorking closely with asset management, compliance and housing teams to embed sustainability principlesMonitoring energy performance data and identifying opportunities for improvementManaging relationships with contractors, consultants and external partners delivering retrofit programmesSupporting funding bids, grant programmes and sustainability reporting requirementsContributing to policy development and long-term environmental strategyProjects will focus on improving the energy performance of homes through retrofit programmes, energy efficiency upgrades and sustainability initiatives that support residents and reduce carbon emissions. xjdpvnf The successful Sustainability Manager will have:Experience working within social housing or domestic housing environmentsStrong knowledge of social housing legislation and regulatory requirements including EPC and HHSRSExperience or knowledge of retrofit programmes and energy efficiency improvementsExperience leading teams, projects or sustainability initiativesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDesirable:Degree in Building Studies, Surveying, Construction or a related disciplineThis role would suit an experienced Sustainability Manager looking to take the next step in delivering sustainability strategy within the social housing sector.Please contact Fatima at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Created: 2026-03-17