Head of Sustainability (Assets and Energy)

Can you help make a real difference to our homes and communities?

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Sustainability (Assets & Energy) to help shape and deliver our long-term sustainability goals, ensuring they align with regulatory expectations, stakeholder needs and customer values.

As a key member of the Sustainability leadership team, you'll play a vital role in improving the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of our homes, tackling fuel poverty and accelerating our journey to net zero.

You'll have a particular focus on planning and reporting on energy efficiency upgrades and decarbonisation initiatives across Platform's housing stock. This includes developing and delivering retrofit strategies that reflect our sustainability goals and meet all relevant regulatory standards

Why Join Us?

Platform Housing is an exciting organisation to join at a pivotal point in its journey. There is a genuine opportunity to shape and build something impactful, many areas are still evolving, which brings both challenge and real scope for influence. For someone motivated by change, ownership and the chance to leave a lasting legacy, Platform offers a rare and compelling opportunity!

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing retrofit programmes in social housing or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of PAS2035/2030, EPCs and energy efficiency technologies
• Familiarity in grant funding applications
• A track record in delivering and reporting on grant funded schemes such as Warm homes Social Housing Fund
• Familiarity with heat network systems and knowledge of Heat Networks Regulations

While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to our Group offices and other locations as needed, approximately once/twice a month. Group offices are based in Worcester, Solihull and Louth.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:        

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave 
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave  
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts          
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more        
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)          
• Learning and Development opportunities   
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers 

Ready to apply?

Take the next step in your career with a dynamic, purpose-driven social housing group. We offer an inclusive, supportive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance. Click “Apply now” to complete the online application and upload your CV.

For more information about the role, please see the attached job description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment team at: recruitment@platformhg.com

Interviews:

Following shortlisting, selected candidates will be invited to record a short video answering a set of questions (shared in advance). Final shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a virtual interview with our Director of Sustainability.

Early applications are welcome, as we will review applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.