The vacancy
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.
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.
We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.
We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.
All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.
We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.
Our vision and values
To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.
We are ambitious
We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.
That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.
Money & Time
* Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Competitive pay
* Life assurance cover
Health & Wellbeing
* Private healthcare
* Mental Health First Aid
* Counselling service
* Eye tests
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free annual flu jabs
* Wellbeing activities and events
* Free fruit and refreshments
Recognition
* Long service award
* Annual staff recognition awards
* Discretionary reward scheme
Lifestyle
* Annual volunteering day
* Social events, clubs and activities
* Breakout areas
* Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
Development
* Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
* Workshops and training sessions for new skills
* A fresh and modern eLearning platform
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