Head of Sustainability

As a mission-led organisation, Ecology Building Society exists to improve the environment and society by enabling to ecological homes and sustainable communities through the flow of ethical finance between savers and borrowers.

Since being established in 1981, Ecology has been at the forefront of the sustainability agenda, working as a champion for a greener society. We provide mortgages for properties and projects that respect the environment and support sustainable communities funded through our range of simple, transparent savings accounts.

Our impact isn’t just about the profit we make – it’s about the difference we make to the environment and to communities across the UK. Last year, Ecology embarked upon an ambitious new 2030 strategy demonstrating how purpose-led ecological businesses can succeed and thrive whilst being aware of the growing tide of greenwash that could spill over and tarnish the reputation of authentic green organisations. We will have an unrelenting focus on impact while providing exceptional service to our members.

The role

The Head of Sustainability will partner with key stakeholders to ensure that the Society can effectively navigate the challenge of being a ‘Mission Led Mutual’. Helping guide the way where complex business challenges exist, helping stakeholders navigate a pragmatic line, always holding the Member voice as a key reflection point. You’ll be key to driving our ‘agitation for change’ agenda, ensuring that the Society’s voice is authentic and grounded in action.

You’ll lead the external collaboration with relevant partners and affiliated bodies to ensure that Ecology has a broader ‘network’ effect and ensure that relevant insight and challenge is provided to a Head of Product and Marketing and their team to enable the delivery of ‘Impact Led Products’.

Key deliverables will include:

• Identify and execute innovative projects - related to TCFD, Net Zero, Green Finance, ESG, Carbon Pricing and Environment Impact valuation
• Development and implementation of Ecology’s ESG strategy and net zero action plan around our Mission and Impact
• Provide leadership and advice across the Society on key sustainability initiatives to support the delivery of the overall 2030 strategy.
• Work with the PR Manager and Head of Product & Marketing to develop a highly effective communication roadmap that delivers sustainability strategies and programmes, as well as creating briefings and content to use with key stakeholders
• Identify key industry bodies for partnerships and affiliations to be able to amplify our impact
• Identify the key success metrics of the Society’s 2030 strategy and through effective stakeholder management, communication and engagement, deliver impact measurement.
• Represent the Society as one it’s key voices at external opportunities, challenging the norm.

Key skills & experience

• Demonstrable experience in the development and delivery of environmental and sustainability strategies in a commercial environment
• Evidence of skills from multiple subject areas such as competitor research, data analysis, strategy development, problem solving and risk management
• Experience of developing impact metrics, climate related disclosures, net zero strategies and targets and delivering against these.
• Evidence of collaborating across internal partners to develop strategy and deliver initiatives which make valuable contributions to our members and the environment

Candidates will be passionate about the environment, sustainability and understand the role finance can play in agitating for change in the system. You will bring an entrepreneurial and enabling mindset as well as a breadth of experience, insight and will have the ability to lead others through change.

Highly effective at strategic and operational levels, you will also have a strong heart for Ecology’s work to champion a greener society.

About us

At Ecology we don’t have shareholders, we have members and a clear vision for a fair society that respects the environment. We care about both people and planet and that includes our colleagues. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Fairness We’re committed to paying our people fairly for the role they undertake and are an accredited Living Wage employer

Hybrid working Our colleagues enjoy the benefits of working from home and collaborating in the office so on average we’re currently working 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, depending upon both colleague preference, team and Member needs.

Develop and grow The success of the Society is enabled by our successful people and we’ll support your development and growth in your role and your career.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, where you can belong and succeed as your whole self. We value diversity, in terms of gender, race, age, faith, disability, sexual orientation but also personality and thinking style; the uniqueness you’ll bring to us we see as a real source of strength.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 31 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards your future, that’s why we’ll contribute 8% into your pension.
• Performance Related Pay. After a qualifying period you’ll be included in our performance related pay scheme.
• Wellbeing. Positive health and wellbeing enables you to thrive as an individual. When you join us you’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Programme with a range of health benefits and support to suit your lifestyle.
• Life Insurance. When you join us we will provide death-in-service life insurance of 4 x your basic salary.
• Go Green. Colleagues have the opportunity through salary exchange to participate in our cycle to work scheme and/or our Electric Vehicle scheme – which includes free onsite EV charging.
• Community days We encourage our colleagues to take 3 days paid leave to support community and environmental initiatives aligned to our mission.

If you would like to help drive our success, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a CV and covering letter with your application.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £70,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Keighley

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