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​​Our Client

Bellway is a FTSE 250 housebuilder operating across 22 divisions in England, Scotland and Wales. With a strong heritage and national reach, Bellway is committed to building high-quality homes while embedding sustainability and social value at the heart of its operations.

The Background

Bellway required a Group Head of Sustainability to lead its newly launched ‘Better with Bellway’ strategy. The role demanded senior leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive carbon reduction, biodiversity, and ESG reporting across the group.

Our Approach

Using our recruitment expertise, we delivered an efficient, targeted and high-quality solution.

1. Delivering a tailored recruitment campaign with full market coverage.

2. Assessing candidates against technical and behavioural competencies.

3. Providing a shortlist with detailed candidate and interview insights.

The Outcome

We placed a sustainability leader with extensive experience in housing, construction and higher education. The appointment has accelerated Bellway’s ESG strategy and strengthened its position as a responsible developer by delivering.

1. Carbon Leadership: Delivered verified carbon footprints and advanced science-based targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

2. Strategic Integration: Embedded sustainability into board-level reporting, ESG disclosures and divisional operations.

3. Award-Winning Delivery: Secured major decarbonisation funding and led nationally recognised sustainability initiatives.

Why Us?

At Irwin and Colton, permanent recruitment is about more than filling roles; it’s about finding professionals who drive performance and align with your culture. Our service is efficient, targeted and built on deep sector expertise. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building out a team, we bring clarity, confidence, and results. For support, please contact us.