Assets (Braintree)
Eastlight House, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Assistant Asset Manager (Sustainability)

Salary: £51,607 per annum + £2,200 car allowance
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Fri 18 Sep 2026 - 10:59 pm UTC
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Assistant Asset Manager (Sustainability)

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Working Pattern

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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 16:30
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Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

Are you passionate about sustainability and creating greener homes for the future? We're looking for an Assistant Asset Manager (Sustainability) to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, to help drive Eastlight's journey towards EPC C by 2030 and Net Carbon Zero by 2050.

Working within our Asset Management team, you'll play a key role in delivering carbon retrofit and sustainability programmes across our housing portfolio. From developing business cases and managing projects to engaging residents and partners, you'll help ensure our homes remain safe, energy-efficient, and fit for the future.

You’ll oversee energy efficiency projects, ensure PAS 2035 compliance, manage contracts and budgets, and use data and insight to develop innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions and improve asset performance.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in sustainability, carbon reduction, asset management, construction, or housing.

• Retrofit experience and Retrofit Coordinator qualification (or equivalent experience).

• Strong project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A passion for innovation and delivering positive outcomes for customers and communities.

Join us and help shape a more sustainable future for our homes, customers, and communities.

 

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £51,607 per annum  
  • £2,200 car allowance per annum
  • Permanent, full-time
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are due to take place on Monday 28 September 2026 via MS Teams.

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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