Head of Sustainability (Corporate)

Platform Housing Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Platform Housing Group as the Head of Sustainability and lead our corporate sustainability initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in embedding sustainable practices across operations and ensuring alignment with regulatory and stakeholder expectations. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven social housing organization, focused on positive sustainability outcomes.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee recognition scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in sustainability within large organizations.
• Proven track record in achieving sustainability targets.
• Experience in developing sustainability policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable practices across all operations.
• Drive decarbonization and biodiversity initiatives.
• Manage sustainability-related projects and compliance.

Skills

Sustainability management

Biodiversity enhancement

Climate resilience

Resource efficiency

Job description

The Vacancy

Can you help make a real difference to our homes and communities?

We are looking for an experienced and innovative Head of Sustainability (Corporate) to join our team and drive our long-term corporate sustainability goals while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, stakeholder needs, and customer values.

As one of two Heads of Service within the Senior Sustainability leadership team, you will play a central role in embedding sustainability across all areas of Platforms operations and driving progress towards achieving positive sustainability outcomes.

You will have a particular focus on biodiversity, climate resilience, EMS management, and the circular economy. Working cross-functionally to develop and embed sustainable practices across our operations, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and lead initiatives that support decarbonisation, biodiversity enhancement, resource efficiency, and climate risk mitigation/adaptation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Sustainability team and help shape the evolution and successful delivery of our sustainability strategy.

What we're looking for:

• Deep expertise and experience in managing sustainability within a large organisation
• Proven track record in delivering demonstrable results against sustainability targets
• Experience in developing and maintaining sustainability-related policies, processes, and procedures, and operating an effective Environmental Management System
• Experience in shaping a direction for action in relation to biodiversity, including biodiversity net gain and achieving positive outcomes from natural capital
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability projects and initiatives

While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to our Group offices and other locations as needed, approximately once or twice a month. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park in Solihull and Central Park in Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family-friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees, including access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio, and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discounts from a wide range of retailers

Ready to apply?

If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and purpose-driven social housing group, we'd love to hear from you. We offer an inclusive, supportive environment with a genuine focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

Simply click 'apply now' to complete an online application and upload your CV.

For more information about the role, please see the attached job description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment team at: [e-mail]

Interviews:

We'll begin reviewing applications from 4th July and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews.

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job; you will be joining an organization that values you and your contribution, where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to our customers.

We recognize the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, please highlight this on your application or discuss it at the interview stage. We want to attract the best people to work for us, and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, offering opportunities to get involved, share ideas, and shape our work — from networking groups to community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, providing exposure to the wider dynamics of a modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group is committed to building a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organization that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Why Work Here?

Benefits

• Opportunities for further development and training
• Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension with employer contributions of up to 12%
• Company van and uniform (depending on role)
• Flexible working arrangements with remote working widely available
• iPad and mobile phone (depending on role)

Our Values

• People Matter: We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing differences, we are open and honest in our relationships.
• Own It: We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand, and are empowered to make decisions. We seek ways to learn and adapt, focusing on what we can do.
• One Team: We are connected, collaborative, and support each other to reach our potential and be the best we can be.
• Be Brave: We are curious and courageous, looking for better ways to do things, trying them, and learning quickly. We celebrate successes and stand out from the rest.