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Talent Partner @ Southern Housing | Strategic & Corporate Recruiting
Job Title: Head of Sustainability
Location: Farringdon, London (with flexible working)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Director of Strategic Asset Management
Team Size: Up to 6 direct reports
Budget Responsibility: Approx. £5 million
The role
Southern Housing is seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of Sustainability to lead our multi-disciplinary team and drive our sustainability framework forward.
You’ll lead a highly specialised and award winning team, recognised through significant achievements internally and externally including Landlord and Housing Team of the Year, SHIFT Gold Standard for six years in a row, a sector leading Biodiversity Pathway and an exemplar in resident engagement and cocreation with particular focus on improving diversity and supporting ecosystems within our estate, including a Green Flag Award for one of our community gardens.
As the organisation’s lead on sustainability, you will provide expert guidance, foster innovation, and embed environmental best practices across our operations. With a strong focus on strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our services enhance our environment and support the wellbeing of our residents.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact, shaping Southern Housing’s evolving sustainability strategy, securing key stakeholder buy in and funding for a range of projects and initiatives, and driving forward our commitments that align with SHIFT, ESG, SECR, and UNSDGs. If you are ready to lead an outstanding team and champion sustainability, we want to hear from you.
Join us if you have the passion and drive to match our ambitious plans towards a more sustainable future!
The successful candidate will need to have the ability to travel between sites from time to time, as and when required.
This is a hybrid role with the requirement of working from one of our office a minimum of two days a week.
What you’ll need
Knowledge & Experience:
* Proven success in delivering corporate sustainability strategies for large asset portfolios.
* Deep understanding of energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and environmental legislation.
* Experience in stakeholder engagement, funding applications, and strategic reporting.
Skills & Abilities:
* Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
* Ability to analyse complex data and develop actionable strategies.
* Innovative mindset with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
* Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEMA, RICS, CIOB, CIEH).
Close date for applications: 25th June 2025 at 23:50
Shortlisting date: 27th June 2025
Interview dates provisionally scheduled for 1st-3rd July 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Strategy/Planning and Other
* Industries
Housing and Community Development and Housing Programs
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