We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

The role holder will be pivotal in monitoring and ensuring the timely implementation of the SAM Operating Plan and the Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Strategy as one of the projects that underpin its successful delivery.

The primary responsibility of the role holder will be to monitor and report on progress against the decarbonisation of Orbit’s asset portfolio, identifying risks and where mitigation actions may be required.

Track the overall NZC programme plan through the development of robust processes and co-ordination of activities, resources, equipment, and information.

Support the NZC Energy Performance Operations Manager and act as the information hub and responsible reporting officer for the overall SAM Operating plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy

This role is part of Customer & Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers.

The role internally will be referred to as a Data and Reporting officer

What you'll achieve

• Responsible for producing internal and external project reports including monthly and interim decarbonisation project progress report(s) for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
• Tracking status of SAM Operating Plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy deliverables and milestones and providing weekly/monthly/quarterly reports
• Working with the Finance Business Partner to track and record project spend and ensuring grant claim forms are completed correctly
• Identification of suitable grant funding opportunities and supporting bid applications
• Provide project office support including production and maintenance of risk registers, benefits tracking, change controls and meeting support etc.

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Experience in a Project Management Office environment (PMO qualifications are a benefit but not essential)
• Experienced in preparing reports and summarising data
• Be able to draw conclusions from complex data, presenting it back in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience of managing small projects or substantial parts of the project lifecycle
• Financial and analytical skills

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive.  For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

1. Online application
2. Interview(s)
3. Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.