Group Energy and Sustainability Officer

1 month ago

Falkirk, United Kingdom Link Group Full time

Group Energy and Sustainability Officer

For Link, our sustainability credentials play a significant part in our identity as well as our business intent. We are proud to be the first UK housing association to achieve ‘Frontrunner’ status across all three dimensions of environmental, social, and governance through Ritterwald’s Certified Sustainable Housing Label. We recognise however, that delivering a more sustainable future for our customers and stakeholders, is more than a label, it’s our responsibility.

With over 12, tenants and a significant ongoing affordable homes programme, our work to decarbonise our residential and office portfolio is significant and we are positioning our Asset Investment strategy to deliver considerable investment in the coming years.

The Person

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact on the environment and driving sustainable change? Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping a greener, more energy efficient future? Are you able to connect social value and sustainability and help us increase our tenants’ opportunities and wellbeing, whilst looking after our environment?

If so, we’d really like you to be part of our team.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Asset Management team and we are seeking a dynamic and motivated person to fulfil the role of Group Energy and Sustainability Officer. You will deliver a wide range of energy management and associated analytic activity; energy efficiency assessment and planning along with a range of sustainability activities and initiatives that help support Link Group implement their vision for a more sustainable future. The role will play a pivotal part in crafting Link’s Net Zero and sustainability ambition and contribute to the roadmap for delivery.

The role involves working with colleagues across the organisation to identify and deliver innovative and sustainable energy reducing measures in new build, retrofit and planned maintenance projects – including net zero initiatives for our housing, office accommodation and wider business activity, as well as preparing business cases for new initiatives.

You will establish and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation measures of new and existing renewable installations or tracking effectiveness of fabric first interventions.

The Requirements

We are looking for someone who is not only technically proficient but also an inspiring advocate in the field of energy and sustainability. Educated to HND/Diploma or equivalent in construction, building or energy/engineering related field, you will evidence knowledge and skill across energy management and procurement; corporate sustainability; communal/district heating; energy efficiency and renewable energy.

You will have experience of managing energy and sustainability housing initiatives in housing maintenance or a development environment as well as have a good working knowledge of building technology, energy related regulation across social and private rented sector.

This role requires decision making skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision, as part of a team and with advanced data analytic skills, including use of relevant platforms such as MS Excel.

Our offer

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow; we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

You will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

This post is based at Link’s Falkirk office. However, an element of hybrid working is available with this role.

Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack on our website.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being Annual flu vaccination Access to a savings and borrowing scheme Cycle to work scheme Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure .

Closing Date: midnight on Wednesday 9 October

Interview Date: TBC

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a real difference , our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.

We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at and detailing which format you would require.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.

Link is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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