Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Southway Housing Trust is a forward thinking community based Housing Provider with ambitious plans for the future and key to this is the way we manage our Environmental Assets. Building sustainability into everything we do, demonstrating our commitment to the environment in everything we do. Our team have received recognition for their hard work, passion and continued commitment to our urban green spaces, having retained the Green Flag award three years running.

We are committed to community events and engagement, working with a number of partners to increase the well-being and enjoyment of our residents. Forward thinking and open to new and inventive ways of maximising the potential of our green assets. Our team have some very exciting times ahead, shaping our environmental strategy and working towards our carbon reduction targets.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals who wants to make a difference and are able to demonstrate their personal commitment to the environment.

Core of this role is building on the excellent foundation our green space management has achieved, actively looking for engagement projects, funding and sustainable ways to bring this asset to the heart of what we do. Ensuring that our green assets help to promote health and wellbeing within the community.

The successful applicant will have experience of managing a team, responsible for key customer facing areas, as well as understanding and developing effective strategies based on data and business intelligence.

As an experienced professional, you will lead the delivery of the Environmental and Sustainability Strategy, understand and demonstrate the need for Carbon Targets, ensure organisational awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues, whilst ensuring excellent customer services.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will in all likelihood have experience of working in sustainability and environment and be able to develop and implement sustainability compliance within the affordable housing arena. Experience of waste management and responsible sourcing is desirable however, this is not essential.

You will have financial acumen, the ability to work creatively and have proven experience in this area. You will have a sound knowledge, coupled with enthusiasm and a desire to deliver to tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team which is newly formed and are working to embrace our Green environment.

Closing Date: 25th September 2020

If you have any questions about the role please contact Karen Carlton, Head of Assets & Compliance on 07738 784 872.

Please note that CVs will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.

Southway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements where possible. We aim to agree solutions that enable staff to balance their working life with other responsibilities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview.If you have a disability, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an Interview.