Sustainability Coordinator – Join Orbit’s Mission for Thriving Communities

💰 Salary: £31,800 per year
🕘 Job Type: Permanent
🌍 Department: Sustainability

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and communities? Orbit is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to join our Sustainability Team in this exciting, newly created role. As one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leader in affordable housing development, we believe that everyone deserves a quality home in a thriving community. With over 100,000 people living in our homes, we are committed to making a real difference.

As a Sustainability Coordinator, you will play a key role in driving social value initiatives, ensuring that our supply chain and contractors align with our sustainability goals. You will work closely with suppliers, embedding Orbit’s social value framework and supporting our broader sustainability efforts. This is a hybrid role, allowing for a mix of remote work and office-based collaboration at one of our locations in Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Hastings, or West Malling.

If you have experience in supplier engagement, community investment, and sustainability procurement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and contribute to meaningful change.

🌍 About Orbit – Building Thriving Communities

At Orbit, we are dedicated to creating homes and communities where people can live happily and affordably. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable, and high-quality housing, and we reinvest our profits to maximise positive social and environmental impact.

We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and integrity, where employees are empowered to drive progress. If you want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of sustainable housing and community development, this is the perfect role for you!

🛠 Key Responsibilities of the Sustainability Coordinator

As a Sustainability Coordinator, you will:

✅ Drive Social Value Initiatives:

• Lead the implementation and delivery of social value within Orbit’s supply chain.
• Ensure that contractors and suppliers align with our Sustainability Strategy and Sustainable Supplier Charter.
• Balance maximising social return on investment with achieving positive outcomes for Orbit residents.

✅ Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and strengthen relationships with suppliers, contractors, and contract managers.
• Promote best practices in sustainability across all levels of our supply chain.
• Act as an ambassador for Orbit’s sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with our standards.

✅ Monitoring & Reporting on Social Value Contributions:

• Develop and maintain frameworks to track social value delivery.
• Collect and analyse supplier performance data, producing quarterly reports and an annual review.
• Use recognised methodologies such as the HACT Social Value Bank or TOMS to measure impact.

✅ Supporting Procurement & Tender Processes:

• Assist procurement teams in evaluating social value commitments during the tendering process.
• Participate in contractor interviews and tender scoring to ensure suppliers meet Orbit’s social value expectations.

✅ Providing Administrative Support for Sustainability Projects:

• Support Orbit’s environmental, energy & net-zero carbon and Geographic Information System (GIS) teams.
• Help coordinate internal sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with company-wide strategies.

🌱 This role is ideal for someone who wants to drive real change, bringing expertise in social value, sustainability procurement, and community investment.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Sustainability Coordinator, you should have:

✔ Experience in Social Value & Sustainability Initiatives – Proven background in securing social value from contractors and suppliers.
✔ Community Investment Expertise – Hands-on experience in developing and managing community partnerships.
✔ Strong Analytical & Reporting Skills – Ability to create detailed reports on supplier performance and social value impact.
✔ Understanding of Sustainability Frameworks – Familiarity with HACT Social Value Bank or TOMS methodologies.
✔ Excellent Communication & Engagement Skills – Confident in working with stakeholders at all levels.
✔ Passion for Sustainability – A genuine interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
✔ Ability to Travel – This role may require occasional travel to meet suppliers and stakeholders across the UK.

🌍 If you have a passion for sustainability, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to delivering social impact, we want to hear from you!

🌟 Why Work for Orbit?

Joining Orbit means being part of a team that is dedicated to progress and people. Here’s what we offer:

🏡 A Rewarding Work Experience – Play a direct role in shaping sustainable housing and community development.
🕘 Flexible & Hybrid Working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities for remote work.
📈 Professional Growth & Career Progression – Access training programmes, leadership development, and professional qualifications.
📚 Learning Opportunities – Develop your skills with renowned business schools and industry-leading sustainability courses.
💡 Innovative & Impact-Driven Culture – Work in an environment that values ideas, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
💰 Competitive Salary & Benefits – Receive a £31,800 annual salary with additional perks.

At Orbit, your work makes a difference – to people, communities, and the future of sustainable living.

📩 How to Apply – Join Orbit as a Sustainability Coordinator!

Are you ready to help build a greener, fairer future? Apply now and become a Sustainability Coordinator with Orbit!

📌 Application Process:
1️⃣ Online Application – Submit your CV and cover letter.
2️⃣ Interviews – Meet our team to discuss your experience and vision for the role.
3️⃣ Decision & Offer – Successful candidates will receive a formal job offer.

🛡️ Orbit is committed to safeguarding our employees, customers, and contractors. Certain roles may require a DBS check.

🚀 Apply today and be part of a company that believes in progress, people, and sustainability! 🚀