Do you think you’ve got the skills to inspire and lead a huge step forward in our approach to Decarbonisation? To lead the delivery of fabric first energy improvement measures to our homes whilst inspiring the rest of the business? Can you spot the tools that are need for delivery and put them place? Then join us, show us, learn and grow with us... your new purpose starts with this application.
Based in the Development & Asset Strategy Team and blending home, office and on-site working, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small but dynamic team, in a truly forward thinking and values driven organisation. You will play an important role in reducing SYHA’s environmental impact, reducing fuel poverty and will make a real contribution to addressing the Climate Crisis.
Job Description:
• Starting on £40,520 per annum, pro rata
• 37 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday)
• 50 / 50 working from home / in the office split
• 27 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, plus 4 SYHA days at Christmas, Easter, Spring and August Bank Holiday (all pro rata). The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st March.
• Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme
• Access to a wide development programme to help you master your craft
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• The post attracts essential car user allowance and the post holder will be issued with a permit for the APCOA Car Park
• Our Sheffield Office is located at Rockingham Street, S1 4EB
More about the role:
• You will lead and create the Fabric First retrofit programme to improve the energy efficiency of our homes. This includes building a professional network and supply chain to deliver at scale for future programmes.
• You will support work on the technical and financial aspects of this work, and importantly engage with our people and our customers.
• You will ensure Value for Money and optimise financial resource wherever possible.
• You will lead on funding submissions and ensuring all requirements of the funding are vigorously followed.
• Beyond the retrofit challenge you will also have a chance to get involved in and make a difference in other key areas such as our newbuild home programme and our corporate activities.
Main Tasks:
• To provide exceptional leadership for the decarbonisation programme and line management of Project Coordinators (currently there is one Project Coordinator).
• To identify funding opportunities and lead bids to contribute to improving the carbon footprint of our homes and our operations.
• To form fruitful partnerships and build a robust professional network to aid delivery.
• To manage budgets brilliantly.
• To represent SYHA at meetings with local authorities, and other potential partners, promoting the organisation positively whilst maintaining good work relationships.
• To influence other key members of staff to ensure buy in across SYHA
• To participate in training relevant to the post, in particular Equal Opportunities Training.
• To carry out other tasks related to sustainability reasonably requested by the department managers.
Other Features of the job:
• Attendance at evening meetings is unusual, but where required time in lieu will be granted.
• Motor transport is required. An Essential Car Used Allowance is payable.
Who you are:
Specialist knowledge, analysis and communication are critical skills. Someone with real passion and commitment to make a difference will excel in this role. We are looking for someone who:
• Has a passion to make a difference to the Environment, can build rapport with, inform, inspire & support teams & individuals across SYHA, and also our customers (tenants)
• Has great communication & presentation skills, written and oral, and communicates in an accessible & engaging way.
• Walks the walks and can drive forward Sustainability at SYHA whilst remaining sensitive to competing priorities, to deliver workable and effective solutions on the ground.
• Has a relevant qualification in the field of Environmental, Sustainability science/management, and/or, a significant track record working in this sector.
• You have great organisational and observational skills
• You’re a ‘completer finisher’ that ties up all loose ends
• You’re passionate about customer service
• You enjoy solving problems in a fast paced environment
• You’re a self-starter that is happy working alone and in teams
Who we are:
At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.
Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.
Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Closing Date: 16th April 2023, midnight
Interview Date: w/c 24th April 2023