Sustainability Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to enhance social and environmental practices. In this role, you will monitor impacts, support procurement for sustainability, and implement strategies for improvement. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating healthier communities and making a real difference. This position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that focus on sustainability while enjoying a range of benefits that support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Additional leave options (buy/sell holidays)

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Health care plans

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering days in the community

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability-related roles and knowledge of relevant issues.
• Ability to analyze data and track sustainability progress.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the social and environmental impact of activities.
• Support procurement in achieving social and environmental goals.
• Facilitate sustainability strategy implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of sustainability issues

Data analysis

Relationship building

Understanding of community impact

Job description

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Due to ongoing team growth and internal progression, we have a brilliant new opportunity for a Sustainability Specialist to join our team.

You will assist the team by exploring ways to improve both the social and environmental sustainability of WCHG.

Key Responsibilities

1. Continuous Improvement: Monitor and evaluate the social and environmental impact of our activities.
2. Procurement: Support the procurement team in obtaining the best value from our supply chain by embedding social and environmental impact measurement.
3. Sustainability Strategies: Facilitate the creation and implementation of our social and environmental sustainability strategies.
4. Environmental Management: Help us focus on minimizing our environmental impact among other initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required

• Knowledge of sustainability issues and their relevance to businesses.
• Understanding of how businesses can positively impact communities.
• Experience in analyzing data, tracking progress toward goals, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and support new ideas aligned with strategic objectives.

If this opportunity interests you, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification, ensuring your CV covers the required experiences and behaviors.

Our Benefits

We are recognized by Investors in People and the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Our benefits include:

• Additional leave options (buy/sell holidays)
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, & shared parental leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Health care plans including gym discounts, dental, optical, and therapy reimbursements
• Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Volunteering days in the community

About Us

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages nearly 14,000 properties, providing homes for over 29,000 residents in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.

We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and development of our colleagues, rewarding fairly, and empowering them to deliver their best work for our community. We are an inclusive, disability-confident employer committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our employment processes.

Our purpose is to provide quality homes and services, creating safer, healthier communities. Our development plans aim to deliver approximately 1,100 new homes over the next five years with an investment of around £195 million, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.