Job Description

Sustainability Officer

Full Time Salary

39,050

Employment Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

35

Region

Greater Manchester

Location

2 Renaissance Court, Didsbury, M21 7QY

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Asset Management

Closing Date

08/08/2025

Ref No

2538

What you can expect from us

We offer a competitive salary of 39,050 per annum. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family.
Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to 150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.

About the role

We are looking for a Sustainability Officer to join our Property Strategy Team on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role is to assist the Asset Data Lead in gathering, analysing, and interpreting data to support the implementation of Onward's Sustainability Strategy and contribute to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting.

Analysing Data

Develop and run data queries to extract and analyse information across the organisation in support of sustainability initiatives and lead on the collation and organisation of data for Sustainability Action Plans and ESG reporting. Utilise software tools to prioritise future retrofit programmes and coordinate assessments; assist in drafting funding bids for review.

Improving Efficiencies

Improve the efficiency and accuracy of data collection, analysis, and reporting processes and produce comprehensive quantitative and qualitative reports to inform sustainability-related decision-making. Establish and maintain robust reporting systems to provide regular performance updates.

Supporting Bids

Prepare and support bids for new sustainability funding projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and funding criteria. Contribute to the development and publication of Onward's annual ESG/Sustainability Report.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure data collection and reporting comply with internal standards and legislative requirements. Represent Onward at regional sustainability steering groups across Liverpool, Manchester, and Lancashire. Deliver high standards of customer service and communication in all aspects of the role.

Skills/Experience

Essential:

Experience of working in fast-paced environments and meeting tight deadlines. Proven background in data analysis and reporting, ideally within a social housing context. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data visualisation. Proficiency in database management and IT systems. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

Essential:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as: Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Data Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Policy (with sustainability modules), Asset Management or Building Surveying (with a sustainability focus).

Desirable:

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, PGDip) in: Sustainability and Environmental Management, Climate Change and Policy, Data Analytics or Business Intelligence, Urban Planning with a sustainability emphasis



Professional certifications (any of the following would be advantageous): IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment), ESG Reporting Frameworks (e.g. GRI, SASB, or TCFD).

About Onward Homes

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North West, with 35,000 properties across the region.



We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference.



In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential.



We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below.



If candidates have any questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on

HumanResourcesTeam@onward.co.uk

and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the closing date.

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