Sustainability Investment Manager

The Riverside Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Sustainability Investment Manager to drive decarbonisation initiatives and improve sustainability performance. The role involves developing energy efficiency strategies, securing funding, and managing stakeholder relationships to meet environmental goals by 2030 and 2050.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop skills for net-zero carbon delivery.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data.
• Experience in building industry, especially in sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive decarbonisation programme for Riverside Group Homes.
• Identify and secure external funding through grants.
• Manage budgets and control asset management expenditures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Environmental Science Degree

Job description

Description

Job Title: Sustainability Investment Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £48,836.45 (£53,813.84 after 12 months of successful performance)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid, London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside, we recruit based on potential, not just skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria listed.

The difference you will make as a Sustainability Investment Manager

As a Sustainability Investment Manager, you will develop and drive the delivery of a decarbonisation programme aimed at achieving EPC Band C in Riverside Group Homes by 2030 and Net Zero Carbon by 2050. You will ensure the group has a full understanding of current and projected sustainability performance through continuous data improvement. You will seek out funding opportunities that maximize our investment in our stock and develop processes for managing sustainability assets to benefit our customers.

About you

We are looking for someone who has …

• Knowledge of developing and delivering energy efficiency action plans using large, complex data sets, identifying anomalies, and proposing solutions.
• Adept at working in a customer-focused environment, engaging with customers and colleagues, providing advice and support regarding energy efficiency works and financial models.
• Understanding of risk management, property management, and property-related compliance requirements.

Why Riverside?

One Housing is part of Riverside, a housing association with a difference—enhancing the everyday lives of our customers. For 90 years, we’ve revitalized neighborhoods and supported communities by providing homes for all needs.

Our portfolio includes over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK, ranging from homelessness services to social care, employment support, and retirement living. We need the best people to help us continue this work.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. We value diversity in all its forms and foster a respectful, empowering workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet the role’s minimum requirements. Additionally, the role qualifies for our Ethnic Diversity Guaranteed Interview Scheme for ethnically diverse applicants who meet the criteria.

Applications may close early, so apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

1. Work with regional and national stakeholders to identify, develop, and deliver projects that improve environmental asset performance.
2. Develop the Group’s decarbonisation programme for retrofit energy efficiency measures and support sustainability initiatives, including:

• Office spaces
• Commercial spaces
• Renewables
• Open space planning
• Innovative products and processes

Develop investment scenarios and technical requirements across the portfolio to meet EPC C by 2030 and Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Create an energy data improvement plan, oversee data collection and processing, and maintain a plan to enhance portfolio energy efficiency.

Collaborate to improve data integrity, ensure effective communication, and monitor compliance.

Identify and secure external funding through grants, liaising with financial sectors, government bodies, and funding agencies, including writing applications and managing grants.

Develop and monitor sustainability metrics to track success.

Innovate and ensure the right programmes, technologies, and standards are adopted to prioritize customer needs.

Understand offerings from manufacturers and suppliers, including services, technology, and data management.

Support stock rationalization and disposal planning.

Assist in medium- to long-term investment planning, including budgeting and strategy development.

Manage budgets and control asset management expenditures, reporting on over/under-spending.

Monitor investment costs and support cost-reduction strategies.

Manage internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and building relationships to deliver the Asset Management Strategy.

Continuously improve processes using project evaluations and Building Performance Evaluation data.

Respond flexibly to work priority changes and undertake additional duties as needed.

Ensure compliance with data protection, health, and safety policies and statutory requirements.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to develop skills and capacity for net-zero carbon delivery through partnerships with suppliers, developers, and authorities.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data, develop strategies, and present findings clearly.
• Knowledge of funding streams for decarbonization.
• Understanding of legislation and good practices in social housing.
• Experience in the building industry, especially within sustainability or social housing sectors.
• Project management expertise.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and management reporting skills.

Desirable

• Relevant environmental science degree or professional memberships (e.g., IEMA, CIAT, RICS, CIOB).
• Experience delivering large-scale energy efficiency projects.
• Post-occupancy evaluation experience.
• Knowledge of PAS2035 standards.