Overview
| Reference: | JUL20256607 |
| Expiry date: | 23:59, Sun, 17th Aug 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Benefits: | Buy or sell leave. Flexi working. Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits |
| Attachments: | Environmental Sustainability Officer job description.pdf |
Hybrid (North West England) | Permanent | £36,276 per annum
Progress Housing Group
Be the Change. Shape the Future.
At Progress Housing Group, we’re more than a housing provider – we’re a community of changemakers. With over 900 colleagues, we’ve built a legacy of supporting independence, delivering safe homes, and transforming lives. Now, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for sustainability and social impact to join us as our new Environment & Sustainability Officer.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our environmental goals, including:
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Analysing and improving the energy performance of our housing portfolio.
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Supporting our journey to EPC Band C by 2030 and Net Carbon Zero.
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Developing strategies for retrofitting homes and decarbonising operations.
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Contributing to new build programmes and corporate sustainability initiatives.
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Monitoring emissions, setting realistic targets, and reporting progress.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
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Passionate about environmental sustainability in social housing.
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Experienced in carbon reporting, SHDF-funded retrofit projects, and sustainability legislation.
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Skilled in data analysis and trend identification.
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A strong communicator with a collaborative mindset.
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A degree in a related field or equivalent sector experience is essential.
Why Join Us?
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A competitive salary of £36,276.
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A permanent contract with hybrid working flexibility.
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A chance to make a tangible impact on people, places, and the planet.
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A values-driven culture that’s people-focused, forward-thinking, genuine, expert, and collaborative.
Key Dates
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Application Deadline: 17th August 2025
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Interview Date: 28th/29th August
Apply Now
If you’re ready to help shape a greener, fairer future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application via our careers portal and include a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the criteria in the Job Description / Person Specification.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
