Environmental and Sustainability Manager in Liverpool

An exciting opportunity to lead environmental and sustainability strategy at a group level. Torus Group is looking to appoint an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to take ownership of our environmental performance and sustainability agenda. Reporting to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environmental, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that reduce environmental impact, ensure regulatory compliance, and support long-term investment in our housing stock. This role is central to achieving our organisational sustainability ambitions, including SHIFT Gold accreditation and improved energy performance across all homes.

Working Pattern: This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of office-based, site-based, and home working. The team has a dedicated office day every Thursday in our Warrington office to support collaboration and team engagement. The role will also require travel across our offices in Warrington, St Helens, and Liverpool, in line with business needs. Please note that mileage or travel expenses outside of your contractual office base can be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

What you’ll be doing: You’ll take the lead on environmental and sustainability across Torus Group, shaping and delivering strategies that make a real impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and delivery of our environmental and sustainability strategy, policies, and performance
• Maintaining and enhancing our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance and successful audits
• Driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support decarbonisation programmes
• Managing environmental data, reporting (including SECR and SHIFT), and performance monitoring across the Group
• Developing and delivering action plans aligned with ESOS, SHIFT, and wider sustainability goals
• Working closely with Asset Management and investment teams to embed sustainability into long-term planning
• Supporting retrofit programmes and funding bids to improve our housing stock
• Providing expert advice to support achieving EPC Band C by 2030
• Leading engagement and cultural change across the organisation, including chairing the Greener Torus Group
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external partners
• Preparing reports and insights for senior leadership, Board, and governance forums

What we’re looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and best practice
• Proven experience managing and improving ISO 14001 systems
• Experience within housing, construction, or the built environment
• Experience delivering organisation-wide sustainability or environmental improvement programmes
• A recognised professional membership (e.g. IEMA) or working towards chartered status
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working with environmental data, reporting frameworks (e.g. SECR, SHIFT), and compliance schemes such as ESOS
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement

Interview Process: Candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process. The first stage will take place via Microsoft Teams on Friday 10th April. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a second stage face-to-face interview at our Liverpool City Centre office on Tuesday 21st April, which will include a presentation and a competency-based interview to assess relevant experience, knowledge, and skills for the role.

Additional Information: Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check (where applicable)
• DBS check (if required for the role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed terms and conditions

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.