Thriving Investments is an ambitious, socially-conscious fund manager with a distinct purpose – to turn capital wins into community gains.  Powered by Places for People Group, Thriving Investments was established in 2017 to bring institutional capital to help tackle the housing crisis.  It currently has four fund strategies – open-market rental; discount-to-market rental, affordable housing and urban regeneration with £0.75bn+ committed to date from a variety of institutional investors. The approach is to not only grow the existing investment strategies but also to add further funds underpinned by strong responsible investment in residential sectors.  As part of a not-for-dividend group, any profit made is re-invested back into the wider business, providing investors even more opportunities to support social change. 

Thriving Investments has a current team of 17 people based across the UK with its main office in central London.  It is supported by a board of non-executive directors from across the residential, sustainability and investment management sectors with access to support from other functions such as IT, Finance, HR and Facilities from its parent, Places for People.  

More about the role: 

We are currently recruiting for a Sustainability Manager to support the implementation of sustainability and ESG policies for Thriving Investments through the provision of a performance management framework that will measure our KPIs and impact targets. 

Your role will involve coordinating the implementation of sustainability and ESG policies for Thriving Investments which are in line with FCA and the wider financial services regulations. In addition to establishing a methodology for defining ESG KPIs and their measurements, you will look at how outputs can be captured, verified, stored and subsequently reported. 

Integrating sustainability best practice is a key part of the role. Working closely with Igloo Regeneration as well as the wider Places for People organisation, you will ensure that ESG KPIs are consistent and look at how these will impact the organisation and how investments can be managed.  

About you: 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing sustainability reporting frameworks in a built environment context. Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills are key as is commercial acumen with a focus on driving value through sustainability initiatives.  

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 23rd October with interviews scheduled to take place week commencing 4th November.  

Experience/ Skills: 

• A proven track record of developing and implementing sustainability reporting frameworks in a built environment context,
• Commercial acumen with a focus on driving value through sustainability initiatives,
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills,
• Experience measuring social impact,
• Degree educated (or similar qualification). 

The benefits    

We are an ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.      

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:      

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday package – 28 Days + Annual Leave
• Private Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Training and development    
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.    

For more Information, please download the attached Job Profile  

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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