Environmental Sustainability Lead

Location: Binley Woods

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

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The role

Orbit is delighted to be recruiting for an Environmental Sustainability Lead to join the organisation in supporting our current and future developments to achieve our 2030 strategy goals. The Environmental Sustainability Lead will play a pivotal role in coordinating and supporting Orbit's environmental and sustainability programme across the organisation. The role will ensure the effective implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Orbit's Environmental Management System (EMS), supporting compliance with ISO 14001 while preparing the organisation for the transition to the revised 2026 ISO 14001 standard.

Working closely with operational teams, contractors and external assurance bodies, the coordinator will embed environmental best practice throughout Orbits developments and wider business operations. Alongside ensuring compliance, the role will help drive sustainability initiatives that contribute towards Orbit Earth ambitions, including Net Zero Carbon, Biodiversity (30by30), waste reduction and responsible resource management. This role requires a proactive individual who can engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, turning environmental commitments into practical actions across the business.

This role will be required to cover all of our geographical regions and will be expected to work from an Orbit office once per month - this can be based out of Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, Norwich, Kent or Erith, and will require a driving license and access to a car, to travel to visit each of our sites quarterly - across all regions.

This role is part of Regulatory & Governance where you'll help us give colleagues the support and expertise they need to be brilliant.

What you'll achieve

Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

Coordinate the day-to-day operation of Orbit's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Support the continual improvement of the EMS to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 requirements and readiness for the revised 2026 standard.

Environmental Compliance

Support operational teams to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions and company environmental standards.
Work closely with sites to promote consistent environmental performance.

Sustainability & Environmental Projects

Coordinate the delivery of environmental and sustainability projects across Orbit.
Identify opportunities for innovation and improved environmental performance across the business.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
Act as a key environmental contact, providing advice and practical support to colleagues.

Training & Awareness

Promote a positive environmental culture that encourages ownership and continual improvement

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Support annual environmental reporting and sustainability disclosures.

What you'll bring

Essential skills

Experience working within environmental management or sustainability.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Understanding of UK environmental legislation.
Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience coordinating multiple work streams simultaneously.
Competent using Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.

Desirable skills

Experience with in construction, housing or property sectors.
Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 14001).
Membership of the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or equivalent.
Knowledge of biodiversity, Net Zero Carbon or environmental reporting frameworks.

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