About Us
untypical is guided by its ambition to become the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder. By putting people and the planet at the heart of the communities that it builds, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. Underpinned by the support of its shareholder and financial partners, untypical is working towards the delivery of over 2,000 homes per year in the near term, with plans to grow further over the longer term to become a leading UK housebuilder.
As part of its ambition to bring positive change to the housebuilding sector, untypical is committed to building homes which are sustainable and better for the planet, while also driving value for customers. With 62% of homebuyers now prioritising energy efficiency when they look for a new home, untypical will strive to meet this growing consumer demand through innovative design, sustainable practices and industry partnerships.
We have a great opportunity for an Environmental, Social and Governance Lead in our Innovation and Design team.
Our benefits package includes:
* Bonus Scheme
* Car Allowance
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 GP
* Green Car Scheme
* Employee discount on a new Tilia home
* Retail discount portal
About The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to shape, drive and coordinate our ambitious ESG program. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our organization's ESG objectives while ensuring data-driven decision-making and efficient project management. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's sustainability efforts and contribute to long-term value creation.
Duties include:
* Support development and execution of the company's ESG strategy, aligning it with business objectives
* Oversee ESG projects and initiatives across the organisation
* Ensure compliance with current and emerging ESG regulations and standards (e.g., SECR, ESOS)
* Lead cross-functional ESG projects using established PMO methodologies
* Work with internal (e.g., management, finance, HR, site managers) and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, consultants) to coordinate and drive projects
* Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
* Monitor project progress and report on key milestones to leadership
* Identify and mitigate project risks
* Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of ESG data
* Develop and maintain ESG metrics and KPIs
* Create data visualisation tools to communicate ESG performance effectively
* Continuously improve ESG reporting processes and internal controls
The post requires a minimum 1 day per week in Bury St Edmunds office and willingness to travel nationally to sites and regional offices an additional 2 or 3 days per week.
About You
* Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in relevant area preferred
* Strong interpersonal skill to coordinate projects from site level to management
* Strong project management skills, 2+ years of experience in project management
* Proficiency in data collection, analysis and visualization including use of tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
* Knowledge of ESG and sustainability issues in the house building industry is an advantage
* Regulatory ESG knowledge (Guidelines, reporting requirements, building codes) is an advantage
* Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence
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