Join us as a Net Zero Strategy Manager at Thirteen Group!
Role Overview
Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Net Zero Strategy Manager. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on customers, communities and colleagues, in line with our commitment to net zero and sustainability targets. We’re looking for someone with a passion for making a difference, who will drive change and lead the delivery of decarbonisation approaches across existing properties, new home developments, and our business activities. This is a remote role, so you’ll work mainly from home and at least one day a week from our fantastic office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough. You may need to come into the office more frequently when required.
Benefits
* Salary £55,549 per annum
* Annual leave starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
* Pension up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer)
* Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services
* T‑dar: our discount and reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands
* Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on identifying, assessing and delivering net zero approaches
* Conduct financial feasibility studies and retrofit projects to deliver decarbonisation solutions for our customers
* Develop partnership opportunities to enhance funding for decarbonisation initiatives and sustainability programmes
* Coordinate renewable technology maintenance programmes and develop maintenance schedules for installed renewable technologies across our asset portfolio
* Manage the renewables and energy efficiency budgets, whilst supporting the implementation of energy efficiency measures across housing stock
About You
* Passion and expertise in net zero technology and decarbonisation approaches, including experience managing large‑scale net zero funding through DESNZ, WH:SHF, ECO and RHI programmes
* Hold a PAS 2035 retrofit coordinator certification
* In‑depth understanding of current and emerging renewable energy systems and energy efficiency technologies, and comprehensive knowledge of utility network systems
* Track record of successfully delivering net zero retrofit programmes, including scoping, funding and reporting
* Manage a specialist team of two, be a supportive manager passionate about driving change and service excellence
* Excellent communicator and collaborator, skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, customers and colleagues
* Confident in delivering presentations and writing technical reports
Why Thirteen Group?
We’re more than just a housing association – we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 36,000 properties.
* Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere
* Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity
* Benefit from tailored support services that go beyond just housing solutions
Interested?
For more details, please refer to the attached documents. If you’d like to talk more about the role, please contact Peter Cunningham, Head of Environmental Sustainability on 01642 668612 for an informal discussion.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.
Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge? Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community!
As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. We are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.
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