Sustainability Analyst

Role overview

Environmental data and carbon accounting

• Coordinate collection of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data and other environmental information across group teams and external suppliers.
• Check data for accuracy and completeness, investigate gaps or unusual results and maintain records and supporting evidence.
• Maintain carbon accounting methods, calculation files and emission factors; improve data quality and use of activity-based and supplier-specific data.
• Improve environmental data processes, controls and documentation to support accurate reporting and future external assurance.

Climate plan and supplier engagement

• Coordinate the Net Zero Supplier Engagement programme, including supplier communications, follow-ups, workshops, progress tracking and evidence collection.
• Track Climate Transition Plan actions, KPIs, milestones and stakeholders; identify delays, dependencies and support needs.
• Support climate initiatives and supplier sustainability knowledge through research, analysis and collaboration across the business.

Reporting and environmental management

• Coordinate timelines and gather data and evidence for the Sustainability Report, CDP submissions, ESG ratings and other disclosures.
• Keep sustainability reporting records organised, consistent and reusable across reporting cycles.
• Monitor environmental legislation and regulations and help the business understand possible operational implications.
• Work with relevant teams to gather compliance information, track actions and improve environmental management processes.

Community and employee engagement

• Support charity and community programmes with charity partners and local representatives.
• Help organise employee volunteering and engagement initiatives, internal communications, campaigns and impact reporting.

Candidate requirements

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in sustainability, environmental science, climate change, energy, business or a related field.
• Experience in sustainability, carbon accounting or corporate environmental reporting, including practical use of the GHG Protocol and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using spreadsheets, datasets and numerical information to produce accurate results.
• Attention to detail and a thoughtful approach to data checking and problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders, take ownership and follow tasks through.
• Clear communication and confidence working with colleagues and external suppliers.
• Organised, proactive and collaborative approach, with an interest in developing a career in climate and sustainability.

Additional desirable experience

• Experience managing Scope 3 data, including emission factors and supplier-specific data, is desirable.

Workplace

• London role with hybrid working; office attendance is one to two days per week.