Decarbonisation Delivery Manager in Witney

About Us

Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire. We own and manage over 5,800 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO). We have over 12,000 customers. We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.

We are proud to:

• Reinvest our profits every year, not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer’s homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
• Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
• Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.

Working for us

Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities. We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide. Based in the market town of Witney, we:

• Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.
• Support agile working.
• Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme.
• Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Decarbonisation Delivery Manager to join our Assets team. The ideal candidate will have experience of:

• Industry Expertise: Experience in energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and retrofit projects, with knowledge of PAS 2035 & PAS 2030.
• Project Management: Proven ability to develop, manage, and deliver retrofit and net-zero programmes, including contractor oversight and funding applications (e.g., SHDF, ECO).
• Compliance & Risk: Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring quality assurance and risk management.
• Leadership & Engagement: Skilled in team management, stakeholder collaboration, and resident engagement.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Knowledge of building fabric, energy technologies, and data-driven performance monitoring.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Programme Delivery & Strategy: Lead the development and execution of energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Manage a small team, collaborate with contractors, and engage key stakeholders to drive programme success.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to PAS standards, health & safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Budget & Funding: Oversee project budgets, track expenditure, and secure funding through grants and government schemes.
• Performance & Health & Safety: Monitor KPIs, manage team performance, and uphold health & safety policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices and drive innovation in decarbonisation efforts.

A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks.

In return, we provide:

• A pension scheme with a minimum employee contribution of 3%, matched by a generous employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days rising to 28 days after 2 years, plus bank holidays.
• A flexible working policy to support agile working.
• A discounted corporate gym and swimming membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and employee discounts including Costco membership.
• Private Medical Insurance.

Interviews to be held week commencing 2 February 2026 and 9 February 2026. For an informal chat about this role please contact Jody Sanderson, Head of Assets.