Environmental Co-ordinator

The Environmental Co-ordinator is responsible for facilitating and driving core sustainability initiatives across the organization. You will primarily support the Environmental Sustainability Manager in implementing the environmental strategy and overseeing the transition to an electric fleet. Your work ensures the organization stays on track to meet its net-zero goals. Monitoring and reporting form a large part of the role, specifically concerning the carbon footprint calculation process. You will be responsible for the accurate capture, measurement, and analysis of emissions data across various business streams. This data provides the evidence base for all future sustainability investments and policy changes. Furthermore, you will hold the mantle for maintaining the Environmental Management System (EMS). A key requirement is ensuring the organization upholds its ISO14001 certification through rigorous auditing, documentation, and process checks, ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental legislation.

In this role, you will gain deep technical expertise in carbon accounting and footprinting, moving beyond theory into practical application for a large-scale housing provider. Understanding how to measure and mitigate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in a social housing context is a highly sought-after skill set in today’s market. You will also receive hands-on experience in managing an ISO14001 certified system. This includes learning the nuances of internal auditing, legislative compliance, and continuous improvement frameworks. Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the electrification of a commercial fleet, provides unique operational insights. Beyond technical skills, the role offers a chance to master stakeholder engagement within a non-profit environment. You will learn how to translate complex environmental data into persuasive reports and presentations for various audiences, from site staff to executive leadership.

The successful candidate should have a solid foundation in environmental management systems and a clear understanding of the broader climate change agenda. Experience working within an energy or environmental role is preferred, specifically where you have dealt with regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting. Data literacy is essential for this position. You should be highly skilled in data management and research, with the ability to gather and analyze numbers from disparate sources to produce actionable insights. Proficiency in IT and administrative organization is a must to keep the environmental documentation audit-ready at all times. Soft skills are equally important; we look for someone with excellent written and verbal communication. You must be comfortable delivering presentations and writing reports that can influence internal culture and drive the adoption of new, greener ways of working.

To stand out, emphasize your specific experience with ISO14001 and your familiarity with current UK environmental legislation. Providing concrete examples of how you have simplified data collection or improved a reporting process in a previous role will demonstrate your technical value immediately. Alignment with the social purpose of Thirteen Group is vital. Show that you understand the intersection between social housing and environmental justice. Explaining why you are passionate about helping low-income communities transition to net-zero will help you resonate with the company's core values as a caring landlord. Tailor your application to show your project management capabilities. Mentioning specific sustainability projects you have assisted with—such as waste reduction or energy efficiency programs—will prove that you are ready to hit the ground running on their net-zero 2035 roadmap.

The primary focus of this role is the decarbonization of operations. By managing the carbon footprint process and the transition to an electric fleet, you are at the heart of the company's tactical response to the climate emergency and their 2035 net-zero target. Energy efficiency and resource management within the housing stock and office locations are also key pillars. You will help ensure that the buildings and services managed by Thirteen Group are as environmentally lean as possible, reducing the overall impact of the organization's physical footprint. There is also a significant governance and compliance aspect. Maintaining the ISO14001 certification ensures that sustainability is not just a series of projects but a structured, legally compliant, and continuously improving part of the corporate infrastructure.

One of the chief challenges will be data collection from diverse sources. Gathering accurate energy and emissions data across a large organization with 1,600 employees and 36,000 properties requires persistence and excellent organizational skills to ensure reporting accuracy. Driving cultural change across a large workforce can also be difficult. Engaging employees who are focused on the immediate needs of tenants and persuading them to adopt new green practices or digital reporting tools requires patience and strong interpersonal skills. Finally, balancing legislative compliance with operational efficiency is a constant task. You will need to stay ahead of changing environmental laws to ensure the company remains compliant without disrupting the essential housing services provided to the community.

A typical day might begin with reviewing emissions data for the monthly carbon report, checking for anomalies or areas where energy consumption has spiked. You might then meet with the fleet manager to discuss the latest progress on the installation of charging points for the new electric vehicles. Midday could involve an internal audit of a specific department to ensure they are following the protocols required for ISO14001 certification. You would be checking documentation, interviewing staff, and identifying any gaps in the environmental management system that need addressing. In the afternoon, you might focus on content creation, such as drafting a newsletter to promote environmental awareness among staff or preparing a presentation for a senior leadership meeting regarding the next phase of the environmental strategy.

This role serves as an excellent springboard into Environmental Management or Sustainability Leadership. By working directly under the Environmental Sustainability Manager, you will gain the mentorship needed to eventually lead your own strategy or department. The housing sector is currently undergoing a massive green transformation, meaning the skills you gain here in net-zero implementation are highly transferable and in high demand. Success in this role could lead to more senior specialist positions within the organization as their green initiatives expand. You will also have the opportunity to lead high-visibility projects, such as fleet electrification. Successfully delivering these programs builds a strong professional reputation and provides the kind of measurable results that are essential for career progression in the ESG sector.

Your closest collaborator will be the Environmental Sustainability Manager, who will provide guidance and strategic direction. You will also work closely with the wider sustainability team to coordinate various environmental initiatives and share data. External stakeholders include environmental auditors and regulators. You will be the point of contact for ISO14001 certification bodies, ensuring they have the access and documentation they need to verify the company’s compliance and performance standards. Internally, you will engage with departmental leads and site staff. Whether you are working with the repairs team on waste management or the office managers on energy reduction, your role is to act as an advisor and facilitator to help every part of the business meet its environmental obligations.