Energy and Sustainability Lead

Energy and Sustainability Lead Location: Ropewalks, Newton Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire Salary: £47,450 per annum Agile - offering a mix of office and home working Salary: £47,450 per annum We’re a housing provider in Macclesfield with over 5000 properties across East Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We’re ambitious with plans to build more homes, regenerate local areas and invest in our properties. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Energy and Sustainability Lead to join our Asset and Development team. If you are passionate about building a sustainable future, this role is for you. Join us to transform our environmental performance, pioneer carbon reduction strategies, and ensure we meet vital net-zero commitments. Key areas of responsibility include supporting the Asset Manager in the project management of the Trust’s environmental strategy action plan; working collaboratively to embed sustainability into decision-making, asset management, procurement, investment planning, customer engagement, and service delivery; managing stock, energy, and environmental assessments to inform a costed pathway for improving homes; supporting external funding and partnership opportunities; and developing energy and carbon performance data to support evidence-based decisions and performance reporting. We can offer you: * 29 days holiday per year plus birthday leave and Bank Holidays * A great pension scheme that’s tailored to suit your needs * Agile Working with a mix of office and home working and site visits, in line with service need. * A focus on your health and wellbeing including access to our Health Cash Plan offering a variety of benefits and discounts. * Training and development opportunities – let us help you reach your career goals. * A modern office with a friendly working environment The ideal candidate will possess in depth knowledge of sustainability reporting, energy efficiency standards, decarbonisation, and relevant social housing regulations. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate experience of managing contractors and grant-funded energy programs, writing technical property specifications, and applying solid operational health and safety standards within the building industry. For further details of the role, please take a look at the job description attached to this advert. Our values guide everything we do, so we’re keen to hear from people who share a similar outlook and want to make a positive impact. Closing date: Tuesday 4th August 2026. We may close this vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: 4th August 2026 Shortlist date: 5th August 2026 Interview date: TBC