Director of Sustainability (Housing)

Platform Housing Group • Full-time • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands) • 2w ago

Are you a Sustainability specialist ready to make your mark heading a corporate function while making a real difference to people’s lives?

Can you help us achieve our vision as a leading sustainable housing association?

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Sustainability with the gravitas to provide expertise and oversee all sustainability activities across the Group.

In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advice, direction, and assurance to our Board and Executive Team on our comprehensive Sustainability initiatives. You will ensure that the Group is forward thinking in its strategic direction and creating a future which benefits our customers as well as achieving compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and regulation.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to make a real difference by supporting our goals of becoming a modern, sustainable, and innovative housing association that takes the lead in helping our customers, people and partners navigate towards a more sustainable future.

Some of the things we are looking for:

Significant experience of advancing sustainability within an organisation at a senior level

Sustainability/ESG degree level qualification or equivalent experience

A good understanding of large, complex programmes of retrofit works to residential properties (or similar)

Experienced in managing and leading successful and contented teams, guiding people to reach their full potential

Proven experience of developing sustainability/ESG strategies, for differing audiences and stakeholders

Experience of concise and high-quality reporting of sustainability performance including development of targets, KPIs, and dashboards

While social housing experience is not essential, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of challenges faced by social landlords in delivering their sustainability initiatives

Some of the great Benefits we can offer you:

Up to 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Director Car Allowance

How to apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation committed to investing in people and communities for a stronger, more sustainable future, simply click “apply now.” You'll be prompted to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job pack. If you would like to have an informal chat about the position, please reach out to our Resourcing Team at HRResourcingTeam@platformhg.com

We aim to hold a 2-stage interview process for this role with the first stage interviews being held on 5th December 2024.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Why Work Here?

Benefits

Great opportunities

for further development and training

Up to 28 days holiday

plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

with employer contributions of up to 12%

Company van and
uniform

Depending on role

Flexible working arrangements

with remote working widely available

iPad and mobile
phone

Depending on role

Our Values

People Matter

We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.

Own It

We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.

One Team

We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.

Be Brave

We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

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