Asset Sustainability Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an Asset Sustainability Officer to drive energy efficiency and sustainability across housing stock. The successful candidate will assess residential properties, recommend solutions for sustainability, and engage with residents and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving housing quality are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant environmental impact through extensive investment programs.

Qualifications

• Experience surveying domestic properties and assessing works to meet defined standards and targets.
• Knowledge of housing standards such as Decent Homes and HHSRS.
• Understanding of asset management principles within social housing or a similar environment.
• Experience working directly with residents, communicating clearly and sensitively.
• Ability to analyse data, compare solutions and make evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of energy efficiency and sustainability programmes.
• Undertake and audit energy and sustainability surveys across residential properties.
• Evaluate improvement options and recommend solutions to enhance asset performance.
• Work with contractors and internal stakeholders to monitor sustainability initiatives.
• Produce performance reports highlighting trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Surveying domestic properties

Knowledge of housing standards

Analytical thinking

Strong written and verbal communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant professional expertise or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Asset Sustainability Officer

Permanent

Grade B- £28,598 - £33,699

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Asset Sustainability Officer to support the delivery of the Council’s energy efficiency and sustainability ambitions across the housing stock. Working closely with the Asset Sustainability Lead and key stakeholders, you will help ensure investment programmes deliver measurable improvements in energy performance and long-term sustainability.

This role blends technical insight, data analysis and stakeholder collaboration to drive better outcomes for residents and the environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support delivery of energy efficiency and sustainability programmes aligned to significant annual investment.
• Undertake and audit energy and sustainability surveys across residential properties.
• Evaluate improvement options and recommend solutions to enhance asset performance.
• Work with contractors and internal stakeholders to embed and monitor sustainability initiatives.
• Produce performance reports highlighting trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide advice to residents on energy efficiency measures, grants and home improvement options.
• Support colleagues through training and guidance on data systems and performance tools.

About You

You will bring a blend of technical understanding, analytical thinking and strong communication skills, with a commitment to improving housing quality and environmental outcomes.

You Will Have:

• Experience surveying domestic properties and assessing works to meet defined standards and targets.
• Knowledge of housing standards such as Decent Homes and HHSRS.
• Understanding of asset management principles within social housing or a similar environment.
• Experience working directly with residents, communicating clearly and sensitively.
• Ability to analyse data, compare solutions and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborative working style.
• Relevant professional expertise or equivalent practical experience.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to improving the energy performance of thousands of homes across the city.
• Support large-scale investment programmes with real environmental and social impact.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders across housing, finance and commercial teams.
• Help residents access practical advice and funding to reduce energy costs.
• Develop your expertise in sustainability, housing standards and asset performance.
• Be part of a service committed to continuous improvement and responsible investment.
• Play a role in delivering the Council’s wider climate and sustainability ambitions.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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