Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing housing standards through innovative reinvestment and sustainability initiatives. You will lead various improvement projects, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will drive impactful programmes that improve residents' lives. If you are passionate about sustainability and have a proven track record in managing significant budgets, this opportunity offers a platform to make a real difference in the housing sector.

Benefits

Excellent development and growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Competitive pay and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and key legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead reinvestment and sustainability initiatives for housing.
• Oversee design and delivery of construction proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Financial Appraisal

Negotiation Skills

Education

RIBA

RICS

CIOB

Tools

JCT Contracts

Building Regulations

PAS 2035

Job description

Job Description

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 compliant 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, partners, and external stakeholders to drive innovation and collaboration within the Reinvestment and Sustainability function.

Additional responsibilities 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.

This role requires flexible working, with at least 2 days per week at our Central Office in Tower Hill, London, or on-site. The remaining days offer opportunities for agile working from home or other St Mungo’s locations.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about enhancing housing standards and sustainability, with the ability to drive impactful reinvestment and retrofit programmes.

To succeed, you will bring:

• Proven success 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.
• Exceptional team leadership and staff management skills.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Financial appraisal and risk management capabilities focused on efficiency.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., RIBA, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience in the built environment.

How to Apply

For the full job description and application guidance, please visit the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply, visit the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 20 May 2025

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We encourage applications from all under-represented groups, especially Global Majority candidates at this management level.

What we offer

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