Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability

St Mungo's; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability to lead transformative initiatives in housing. This pivotal role involves managing substantial budgets, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving innovative projects that enhance living conditions. With a focus on collaboration and strategic leadership, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to foster sustainable practices. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the housing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Great pay and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and Building Regulations.
• Expertise in PAS 2035 and energy efficiency schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead reinvestment and sustainability initiatives across housing stock.
• Prepare capital budgets and oversee construction proposals.
• Ensure compliance with building and fire safety regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Appraisal

Energy Efficiency Knowledge

Construction Knowledge

Team Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Education

RIBA Qualification

RICS Qualification

CIOB Qualification

Job description

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Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability

Location: Hybrid - Tower Hill London, and home working

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you a skilled leader with a drive for investment and sustainability in housing?

We're seeking a dedicated Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability to join the St Mungo’s Assets team. This role is crucial in driving forward our investment and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our properties are safe, well-maintained, and ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards.

Reporting to the Director of Property Services, you will lead multiple improvement projects across our diverse housing stock. Your strategic and operational leadership will be key in delivering high-quality properties and improving the lives of our residents. You will work closely with internal teams, residents, and external partners to drive innovation and collaboration within the Reinvestment and Sustainability function.

Additional responsibilities in the role of Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability include:

• Leading reinvestment, disposal, energy efficiency, building safety, sustainability, and planned maintenance programmes
• Preparing capital budgets, revenue forecasts, and programme schedules
• Overseeing the design, procurement, and delivery of construction proposals for planned maintenance programmes
• Developing effective relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities
• Managing projects and contracts for reinvestment and retrofit initiatives
• Driving design excellence and contributing to policy development related to property design and sustainability
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory expectations in building and fire safety, landlord health and safety, and energy efficiency

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London or on site. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about enhancing housing standards and sustainability who has the ability to drive impactful reinvestment and retrofit programmes.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven success in managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes with significant budgets, preferably in social housing or local authorities
• Advanced knowledge of construction, JCT contracts, Building Regulations, and key legislation
• Expertise in PAS 2035, ECO funding, SHDF, and energy efficiency schemes
• Hands-on experience collaborating with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers to ensure best practices
• Exceptional team leadership and staff management skills
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Sharp project management, negotiation, and influencing talents
• Strong financial appraisal and risk management capabilities with a focus on efficiency
• Relevant qualification (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience in the built environment

What we offer

• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great pay and other benefits

How to Apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click the apply button.

If you want to find out more about the role before submitting an application, please contact Greg Birch, Director of Property Services at [e-mail]

No agency calls.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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