About the Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic ESG & Sustainability Advisor to join our award-winning team, supporting key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives across the Dandara Group. Reporting to our Sustainability Manager and working closely with the Head of ESG, you’ll play a vital role in helping us drive forward our sustainability agenda—supporting data collection, analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across both our Housebuilding and Build to Rent divisions. This is a 12-month maternity cover with real potential to develop into a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate.
Where You’ll Be Based (and How We Work)
You’ll join us at either our central London or Milton Keynes office—whichever suits you best. The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave, but for the right person, there’s every chance it could grow into something longer term. We work hybrid, with around 3 days a week in the office, giving you the best of both worlds: collaboration and flexibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborating with teams across the business to gather, validate and analyse social value data
Supporting the Social Value Manager with quarterly reporting and presentation creation
Using tools like SmartWaste and supporting the development of internal ESG dashboards
Monitoring resource consumption (energy, water, waste) across our sites and offices
Assisting in the preparation and analysis of data for key ESG and sustainability reporting requirements, including:
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
Net Zero Carbon targets
What You’ll Bring
Essential
Proven experience in ESG, sustainability, or energy-related roles
Strong understanding of UK sustainability, climate, and energy policies
Excellent data analysis skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Effective time management and organisational skills
Ability to collaborate confidently across departments and communicate clearly
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently
Desirable
Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools (training can be provided)
Familiarity with SmartWaste (BRE’s environmental platform) or similar tools
Exposure to ESG disclosure/reporting frameworks such as:
SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)
ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)
Net Zero Carbon initiatives
Knowledge of social value reporting and impact measurement
Why Join Dandara?
Founded in 1988, Dandara is one of the UK’s largest independent property development companies. We’ve delivered over 10,000 homes and won more than 100 industry awards for design and quality. We’re a people-first business with a clear vision—developing homes and communities that are future-ready and built to last.
What We Offer
Competitive salary up to £38,000 (DOE)
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
5% pension contribution (employer matched!)
Access to our cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
Life assurance at 3x salary (with option to increase to 4x)
Private Medical Insurance
