Sustainability Coordinator The Opportunity: Avalon is seeking a highly organised and empathetic Sustainability Coordinator for a 6-9 month interim assignment. Based out of a central London office with occasional UK travel, this role acts as the vital link between residents, contract managers, and delivery partners for a major home energy efficiency project. The primary focus of the assignment is overseeing energy efficiency upgrades across 120 properties, ensuring all rental homes reach an EPC rating in band C and achieve full compliance with upcoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Key Duties: * Act as the primary point of contact for residents, contractors, and project managers throughout energy efficiency installation projects. * Collaborate with housing officers and contractors to resolve delivery bottlenecks, complex access issues, and tenant concerns. * Issue, vary, and process works orders and contractor invoices, logging warranty and component data into property management systems. * Update property energy efficiency records and EPC data on internal databases. * Input project performance metrics onto central government monitoring portals (DESNZ IMS) and submit grant drawdown requests. * Run detailed financial and expenditure reports, classifying project costs into grant-funded or self-funded streams. * Handle customer complaints and maintain robust case logs for properties where upgrades have been refused or delayed. * Assist the Head of Property Services in drafting progress reports for committees and executive boards. Benefits: * Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour. * Contract Duration: 6 – 9 month interim assignment. * Location: Central London (WC1H) office with occasional UK travel. * Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week. * Sector Impact: High-impact environmental role directly improving energy efficiency and living standards for vulnerable and retired residents. Requirements: * Experience: Essential background working within property services for a housing association or equivalent housing organisation. Experience administering grant-funded home improvement schemes or government retrofit programmes is highly desirable. * Knowledge: Solid understanding of domestic energy efficiency measures, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). * IT Skills: Intermediate proficiency across Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and client/property management databases. * Communication & Administration: Excellent administrative, problem-solving, and written communication skills, with the ability to write concise reports and manage sensitive resident issues calmly. * Ethos & Collaboration: Comfortable working within a values-driven environment and supportive of an inclusive, respectful workplace culture. How to Apply: Please apply for this role online or contact Matt Baird at Avalon for a confidential discussion. Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals
Sustainability Coordinator employer: Spirehouse Recruitment Limited
Spirehouse Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cambridge where you can make a real impact on the relocation experience for new employees at the University. With a focus on employee growth, hybrid working options, and generous benefits, we foster a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation, making it a rewarding place to develop your career in talent advisory.
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