Sustainability Project Manager

Worthing Homes; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme (contributory)

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Retail and gym discounts

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Funded training and qualifications

Paid Professional Subscription (1 per年

Job summary

Worthing Homes is seeking a driven Sustainability Project Manager to lead low-carbon retrofit, energy efficiency, and biodiversity initiatives, supporting our net-zero ambition.

This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role offers a 24–30 hour week in Worthing with hybrid working, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to influence sustainability across our 4,000 homes and 10,000 residents.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering carbon reduction, energy efficiency or sustainability projects within housing, property, construction or the built environment.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and energy/water efficiency measures.
• Ability to build partnerships and develop compelling business cases and funding bids.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Worthing Homes' sustainability objectives and support transition to net zero.
• Embed sustainability into decision-making and monitor performance.
• Lead on projects focused on low carbon retrofit, energy efficiency and biodiversity improvements.
• Support development team with low-carbon new homes and secure investment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

Role: Sustainability Project Manager

Salary: £32,034 - £40,043 (FTE £49,375)

Hours: 24 - 30 hours per week (Worked over 3 or 4 days)

Location: Worthing/Hybrid

Contract type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

At Worthing Homes, we're committed to providing high-quality homes and services that make a positive difference to our customers' lives. Sustainability is a key part of our future, helping us reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty, improve our homes, and build resilient communities.

We're looking for a driven and collaborative Sustainability Project Manager to join us on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover). This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our environmental ambitions, influence change across the organisation, and contribute to our transition to net zero carbon.

Worthing Homes is a forward-looking housing association dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality homes and services to our local communities. We're a small but dynamic organisation, managing 4,000 homes serving over 10,000 residents across our range of properties from social housing to sheltered accommodation to shared ownership properties.

About The Role

As Sustainability Project Manager, you'll help deliver Worthing Homes' sustainability objectives and support the organisation's transition to a net zero future.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll embed sustainability considerations into decision-making, lead on performance monitoring and reporting, and ensure we remain informed by emerging legislation, sector developments and best practice.

You'll manage and support on a range of projects focused on low carbon retrofit, energy efficiency and biodiversity improvements, while supporting our development team with low-carbon new homes. From identifying opportunities and managing budgets to evaluating outcomes and driving continuous improvement, you'll translate strategic priorities into practical initiatives that benefit our homes, customers and communities.

You'll also develop strong relationships with grant funding bodies, local authorities, contractors and sector partners to secure investment and maximise opportunities. Working closely with teams across procurement, operations, asset management and development, you'll promote sustainable approaches, encourage innovation and help deliver lasting environmental improvements across the business.

About You

We're looking for a collaborative and driven sustainability professional with experience delivering carbon reduction, energy efficiency or sustainability projects within housing, property, construction or the wider built environment. You'll be passionate about creating positive social and environmental impact and confident influencing others to embed sustainable practices.

You'll have a strong understanding of sustainability principles, energy and water efficiency measures, and approaches to tackling fuel poverty. Knowledge of the affordable housing sector would be an advantage.

With excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills, you'll be able to build strong partnerships, develop compelling business cases and funding bids, and deliver innovative solutions that support our journey to a more sustainable future.

Why work for us?

At Worthing Homes we strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment ensuring colleagues feel valued and respected. We foster a collaborative culture in which teamwork is highly valued, and we employ brilliant people to work with our customers to help support them to live their best lives.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme - company matches up to 6%
• A generous annual leave package of 29 days per year plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Retail and gym discounts
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Funded training and qualifications
• Paid Professional Subscription (1 per year)

We are committed to investing in our colleague's development by offering a variety of opportunities for training, learning, and skills development, enabling everyone to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Worthing Homes.

If you're passionate about sustainability, motivated by social purpose, and thrive on turning strategy into action, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: 20th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified, therefore we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

DBS Checks

This role is subject to a basic DBS check to support the safety of our vulnerable customers. Any unspent cautions or convictions disclosed will be reviewed carefully and fairly, with consideration given to their relevance, the time elapsed, and evidence of positive change.

We are a fair and inclusive organisation, and we value each individual's unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or social background