Job Description

Farringdon, London or Sittingbourne, Kent - hybrid working

As the

Retrofit Planning & Governance Manager

, you will oversee the planning, formulation and development of retrofit programmes, manage suppliers providing coordination and design services, and monitor progress across a range of decarbonisation initiatives—including Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and other
grant-funded schemes. You will line-manage a team of four, ensure retrofit activity complies with industry standards, manage reporting requirements, explore funding opportunities, including carbon credit schemes and provide performance updates and expert advice to stakeholders.


This is a permanent position working 35 hours a week. You can be based in either our Farringdon or Sittingbourne office, working a minimum of 2 days in the office and the rest from home.

What you'll need

Knowledge of the net zero carbon agenda and understanding of relevant legislation and standards (PAS). Experience of working with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of formulating high profile programmes in a changing environment. Experience in identifying and successfully securing external funding. Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be solution focused, with the ability to create innovative solutions.

In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing examples

Closing date: 13th August 2025 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).

About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own! We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.


A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working

Inclusion and Diversity

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.


Work Location: In person