Sustainability Project & Programme Manager

ABRI; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Our dynamic sustainability team is looking for a new Sustainability Project & Programme Manager to help us deliver practical projects, to remove fossil fuel heating systems and deliver net zero alternatives.

You’ll be taking a lead in working with external stakeholders and colleagues from across the organisation, delivering key sustainability building and estate programmes to deliver packages of energy efficiency, renewable energy and associated activities to reach our carbon reduction goals.

No two days will be the same in this role, so enthusiasm, a can-do attitude, and a genuine will to go the extra mile is essential.

We are looking for someone with excellent project management skills and demonstrable experience in construction, building management or retrofit and/or a background in heating and/or lighting systems.

It is key that the successful candidate should have an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities arising from the transition to Net Zero, along with the experience of identifying and implementing innovative solutions with demonstrable evidence of the use of new technologies linked to lowering energy usage and actual carbon reductions.

We need someone with the confidence and assertiveness to engage across the whole spectrum of sustainability elements, be able to manage difficult conversations, and have excellent people skills to resolve any practical issues to enable success.

For more information, please take a look at the job description below.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Abri is a large housing provider who owns and manages over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023, making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services, Abri works with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community.

Silva will operate as a separate legal entity under the Abri Group umbrella before fully transferring in 2024.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?

We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

1. We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most.
2. We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone.

As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at [insert link].