Estates Compliance & Sustainability Officer

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Coventry is seeking an Estates Compliance & Sustainability Officer. The role entails developing compliance management systems and implementing sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have experience in data management, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. The position offers a flexible work environment and numerous employee benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Wellbeing day

Life insurance policy

Employee development opportunities

Pension contributions

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment using data to evidence compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems for compliance management across estates.
• Implement a carbon net zero plan.
• Plan and budget for cyclical works.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Job title: Estates Compliance & Sustainability Officer
Location: Coventry, with travel around Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire as required.
Salary: Circa £30,000
Hours: 30 – 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Flexible between the hours 8.30am – 5.00pm
Job type: Permanent

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an approachable, flexible, enthusiastic and committed person who is able to support and assist with compliance and sustainability across a large portfolio of residential and community estates. You will be a vital member of the team and be able to work productively using your own initiative. You will be required to have a professional approach to your working environment with the ability and awareness to maintain confidentiality at all times.

You should have experience of working in a busy environment, utilising data and systems to evidence compliance. You will have excellent keyboard skills and proficiency in using the full range of Microsoft Office packages. A good standard of education and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is experience of property compliance, environmental issues and quality standards.

This is a busy and challenging position, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines and deal with competing priorities.

Key responsibilities

• To develop systems for oversight and compliance management across a large portfolio of residential and office/ service accommodation.
• To develop and implement a carbon net zero plan, with agreed action for ensuring that CWW Mind is reaching its potential of reducing carbon emissions.
• To undertake a programme of stock rationalisation for both residential and office.
• To ensure cyclical works are planned and costed, so that budgets can be set for future spend.
• To ensure systems are in place to ensure that contractors and sub-contractors operate in line with agreed specifications and conditions.
• To support in the compliance with ISO standards for Health & Safety and Environment.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working in a busy role and environment, ideally utilising data and systems to evidence compliance.
• Fully computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and all programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following GDPR guidelines at all times.
• Ability to work on own initiative , problem solving as required.
• Able to work under pressure with complex and competing needs.
• Enthusiastic, innovative and flexible approach.
• Ability to travel to venues across Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire (Drivers will require valid business insurance).

What we can offer you

The following are just some of the benefits that Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind offer its employees:

• Working culture – based on core values of trust, honesty, inclusivity, enabling, effective and an unapologetic drive for excellence.
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays plus an extra day for every two completed holiday years.
• Wellbeing day – 1 day, per holiday year, to be used to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing.
• Life insurance policy – Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. The death in service payment is 2 x gross salary (tax free).
• Employee development – Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means. Access to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind CPD training and opportunities to access external CPD training.
• Flexible working – A range of options available for all employee’s dependant on role and responsibilities.
• Pension – Minimum 5% employee and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option.
• Sick pay – On completion of a 6-month probationary period, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind employees will be eligible to a period of paid sick leave.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025, at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025
Reference: LM ECSO 3.10

Only successful applicants will be notified. We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues.

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer.