Job Description
Sustainability Project Manager
Bedford, Bedfordshire
£55,000 per annum based on skills and experience (Plus £2,000 per annum car allowance)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about driving environmental change and leading impactful sustainability initiatives? Join us at bpha as our new Sustainability Project Manager, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our decarbonisation strategy and helping us achieve net carbon zero.
About the Role
As our Sustainability Project Manager, you will:
* Lead bpha’s sustainability programme and decarbonisation roadmap.
* Manage environmental improvement projects and WH:SHF Wave 3 delivery.
* Champion energy efficiency across our housing stock, ensuring compliance with EPC Band C targets by 2030.
* Analyse and model energy data to inform strategic decisions.
* Secure funding for carbon reduction initiatives and manage income-generating energy projects.
* Act as bpha’s ambassador for sustainability, promoting innovation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a costed decarbonisation roadmap with full stakeholder buy-in.
* Influence specifications to reduce carbon emissions and improve climate resilience.
* Research and apply new technologies to enhance energy performance.
* Provide Retrofit Co-ordinator support and ensure PAS2035 compliance.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* A skilled communicator with strong data analysis and report writing abilities.
* Experienced in developing and executing sustainability strategies.
* Knowledgeable in building regulations, asset management, and energy efficiency technologies.
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent (e.g. RICS, CIOB), with experience in PAS2035-compliant projects.
Why Join Us?
At bpha, our values guide everything we do:
* We take responsibility – doing the right thing, always.
* We show empathy – respecting and listening to others.
* We are better together – collaborating and celebrating diversity.
* We are ambitious – striving for excellence and innovation.
This is your chance to make a real difference in people’s lives and the environment. Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to sustainability and community impact.
Application information
Interviews date to be confirmed, if a suitable candidate is not identified beforehand.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate. Apply early to avoid disappointment!
All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.