Senior Investment Property Sustainability Manager

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world?

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The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health worldwide. They believe in improving health for everyone through cutting-edge scientific research, impactful policy and advocacy campaigns, and strategic partnerships. With a commitment to invest £16 billion over the next decade, they aim to fund groundbreaking discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing.

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As a part of this ambition, The Wellcome Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Investment Property Sustainability Manager to play a pivotal role in their mission. This person will be an integral part of their investment team, contributing to the ambitious goal of achieving net zero carbon across their £1.4 billion direct property portfolio. This role involves collaborating with in-house investment and asset management teams to formulate and execute a roadmap for sustainability, ensuring their property holdings align with their mission and generate market-leading commercial returns.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a carbon net zero strategy for their property portfolio.

• Create a robust framework for assessing sustainability objectives aligned with long-term economic goals.

• Formulate asset-level decarbonisation plans and practical toolkits for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation.

• Provide sustainability advice for development and refurbishment activities to optimise lifecycle carbon footprint and ESG metrics.

• Oversee sustainability reporting, including carbon footprint measurement and compliance at various levels.

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Candidates should be intellectually curious, adaptable and able to engage with a range of audiences. You should also enjoy working in a small but highly impactful team and strive for excellence in everything you do.

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Skills and Experience:

• Substantial experience in real estate and sustainability, with a proven track record in delivering net zero strategies.

• Deep subject matter expertise in carbon net zero and broader ESG topics related to property.

• Demonstrated ability to balance opportunities and risks associated with decarbonising property.

• Strong project management skills, including successful delivery of complex initiatives on time and budget.

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This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the world's most impactful charity organisations, which is dedicated to improving health on a global scale. If you want to make a real difference in a unique sustainability position, apply today!