Reall
Climate And Green Buildings Coordinator

Climate And Green Buildings Coordinator

England, United Kingdom

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Climate & Green Buildings Coordinator

Reporting to: Programme Lead: Climate Advocacy & Green Buildings

About the role: The role will support the delivery of Reall’s climate and green buildings portfolio and assist the Programme Lead: Climate Advocacy & Green Buildings to drive the organisation’s capacity to become a thought and practice-leader in climate-smart and affordable homes across Urban Africa and Asia. Acting as an agent of change for the climate, the role will support, enable, and coordinate all climate related activities to help Reall deliver climate-positive work and monitor its impact across its markets.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design and Delivery: work under the overall direction of the Programme Lead – Climate Advocacy and Green Buildings to support the design, development and / or delivery of innovative and affordable climate-smart and resilient solutions. This includes supporting the delivery of Reall’s flagship Green Affordable Housing Finance initiative.
Research and Analysis: carry out research as relevant and provide analytical support to develop thought-leadership pieces. This includes supporting in drafting policy papers, case studies, reviewing reports, conducting desk-based research, and mapping out stakeholders to make meaningful contributions to internal commitments, investments, and debates.
Capacity development and knowledge sharing: support strengthening Reall’s internal capacity and systems on climate and green to aid key decision-making including on investments, business development and external engagement. This includes working closely with Reall’s build and investment teams on developing and checking the green capacity and standards of pipeline projects (such as EDGE certification).
Pathway to net zero: provide support to the Programme Lead – Climate Advocacy and Green Buildings in the implementation of Reall’s climate agenda to achieve its commitment to becoming a Net Zero organisation by 2030. This includes measuring, monitoring, and reporting and coordination of relevant activities that ensure climate is effectively embedded across Reall’s business strands.
Relationships and collaboration: Work closely with Reall’s Programme Lead: Climate Advocacy & Green Buildings to deliver on Reall’s positioning as a thought and practice leader in the Green Affordable Housing space across Urban Africa and Asia, by supporting with sector engagements, partnerships, internal and external events and collaborations. Representing Reall externally as required.
Business development and fundraising: work collaboratively with internal teams to identify climate-focused funding opportunities that align with Reall’s wider proposition and work with the Programme and Business Development team to support the production of concept notes, project proposals, capability statements and other collaterals as well as project implementation and contract management.

Changes to Responsibilities

The Chief Executive reserves the right to change the key activities from time-to-time to meet the strategic objectives in accordance with the job role.

Compliance

Comply with the policies and procedures as set out in Reall’s Staff Handbook and all relevant procedures and processes.
Adhere to all relevant Data Protection legislation.
At all times to work in a manner that ensures the health and safety of the post-holder, other staff, colleagues and visitors to Reall’s premises.
To uphold and promote the values and mission of the organisation in all aspects of work by displaying the behaviours we expect of colleagues in Reall:

Curiosity: We foster a culture of curiosity, encouraging questioning and learning to ensure that we stay at the forefront of the affordable housing sector, adapting to evolving challenges and opportunities.

Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and outcomes, ensuring that we deliver on our promises and uphold the trust placed in us by our partners and stakeholders.

Respect: We treat every individual with respect, valuing diversity, and fostering inclusive partnerships. We believe that collaboration and mutual respect are essential for achieving meaningful and sustainable impact.

Enterprising: We approach our work with a spirit of entrepreneurship, constantly seeking innovative solutions and pursuing opportunities for growth and improvement.

Other requirements

This role is based in Coventry; we are currently hybrid with homeworking up to three days per week.

The role may include overseas travel.

Salary:

£28,000 - £36,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Hours:

Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are open to flexible working patterns subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met. We are currently working hybrid with blended office and homeworking with the ability to work up to three days from home.

Annual Leave:

25 days plus 1 additional day for every year of service, plus an additional day off on your birthday

Probation:

Six months

Notice period:

Two months

Person Specification

Education: A Levels or equivalent, ideally a relevant qualification or degree

Experience: A minimum of three years' relevant experience in a commercial, public, not-for-profit, or social enterprise organisation

Essential

Energetic, smart, quick learner, can-do attitude
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to understand and use information
Attention to detail
Very organized, proactive and solutions oriented and great relationship skills
Excellent coordination, facilitation, planning capabilities
Ability to maintain momentum and ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for a wide range of audiences including ability to develop relationships with clients and partners.

Desirable

Understanding of green buildings and their relationship to sustainability goals such as the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
Understanding of urban development in the global South (housing, land rights, environment, water and sanitation, urban poverty eradication and inclusion etc.)
Experience in project development and fundraising
Understanding of emerging markets sustainable cities sector and green affordable housing.
Experience in programme documentation, case study and report drafting
Practical overseas experience, particularly in Africa or Asia
Familiar with, or experience in a relevant green buildings certification tools (such as EDGE, BREEAM, LEED etc).