Job Description

We're a leading provider of affordable homes and housing-related services in the south of England. We have 30,000 homes, 70,000 customers and about 1000 employees. We're customer focused working with communities and individuals to sustain their tenancies.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? This is a fantastic chance to begin your career in sustainability through an apprenticeship role. As an Apprentice Energy and Sustainability Officer, you'll work closely with our Energy Manager to support the development and delivery of energy management strategies. You'll play a key role in helping us reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and contribute to our broader environmental and sustainability goals
Contractually based out of our Portsmouth or Basingstoke office, this is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a 23-month fixed term basis.
Want to know what we can offer you?

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home
• A generous contributory pension of 6%. We'll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge variety of in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes
• Up to 5 days paid study leave

Here's the facts about the role:
You'll be enrolled on the Level 3 Energy Manager Apprenticeship, which includes both on-the-job learning and off-the-job training. You'll spend half a day a month with a tutor from Impact Academy learning all about energy management and then applying your learning through a range of activities. You'll have a structured development plan through which you'll gain hands-on experience working with colleagues across VIVID and our external partners, while developing technical, analytical, and project management skills.
What would you be doing?
You'll learn how to deliver a range of tasks, including:

• Monitoring and analysing energy consumption across our sites
• Conducting energy audits and site inspections
• Identifying inefficiencies and proposing improvements
• Developing energy and carbon reduction plans
• Collecting and reporting data to track progress against targets
• Supporting the delivery of decarbonisation and sustainability projects
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners
• Keeping accurate records and documentation
• Staying up to date with energy-related regulations and best practice

What does the Sustainability Team do?
Our Sustainability Team plays a vital role in shaping a greener, more efficient future for our organisation and the communities we serve. As part of this team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of impactful activities, including:

• Delivering decarbonisation projects, such as retrofitting homes with energy-efficient technologies and supporting our net zero targets.
• Monitoring and analysing energy and carbon data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of our sustainability strategy and ensuring compliance with sector standards.
• Engaging with residents, colleagues, and external partners to promote sustainability initiatives and encourage behaviour change.
• Exploring and piloting new technologies--like heat pumps, solar panels, and sustainable building materials.
• Supporting asset management by embedding sustainability in new builds and refurbishments.
• Pursuing ongoing learning and professional development to stay at the forefront of the sector.

Who we're looking for:
We welcome applications from people with a genuine passion for sustainability. Who are motived self-starters willing to take responsibility for their development and get stuck in. Whether you're a college leaver or looking to change career paths, our apprenticeship program provides the perfect foundation for a rewarding career in sustainability.
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a genuine and demonstrable interest in sustainability and energy management
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft IT systems and handling data
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn, takes responsibility for their development and shows initiative
• Reliable, hardworking, punctual, and committed
• Professional, inclusive, and respectful
• Follow health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices
• Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity

We offer a vibrant, friendly, and inclusive culture that supports, develops, and attracts the best people! We're committed to creating a sustainable future and reducing our environmental impact. Our team works collaboratively to deliver meaningful change, and we're looking for someone who shares our values and enthusiasm for sustainability.
You can find out more about the apprenticeship scheme on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education web site - .
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us build a more sustainable future for our customers and communities.
Important Dates
Advert expires midnight Sunday 26 October
You'll hear back from us no later than Thursday 30 October
Interviews will take place, in person on 6 November
See our Apprenticeship Application Guide for more information on what to expect.
Please see attached JD for more information on the requirements and person specification.
We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more.
Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers.
We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the fifth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year.
This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures".

Skills Required