Responsible Business Analyst

natgridProd • New York, NY

2d • $106,000 - $124,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of the Group Sustainability Team, supporting and managing performance toward achieving National Grid’s sustainability goals as set out in the Responsible Business Charter (RBC). The role will sit on the centralized team including team members across the UK and US but will be located in NY and report to the US Director of Environmental Sustainability. This is a collaborative role and this person will work closely with embedded Sustainability teams in the business units, as well as partners in other functions.

Requirements

• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture
• Demonstrable passion for sustainability but also pragmatism
• Proven ability to help build and contribute to an engaging and high-trust team
• Able to collaborate and build strong relationships internally and externally
• Strong communicator, able to work with high empathy and adapt to their audience across the business units and externally, able to be effective virtually
• Ability to meet firm deadlines and manage priorities appropriately
• Able to operate the key elements of a good plan and process, and managing competing priorities
• Strong data management and analytical capability, highly numerate with an attention to detail
• Pro-active mindset, curious self-starter
• Flexible and adapts well to change
• 2-5 years professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a corporate sustainability function or equivalent is a plus.
• A concentration or major in sustainability, environmental science, communications, business, or related field or equivalent experience is a plus
• Experience in delivering ESG frameworks and/or reporting, with an appreciation of the wider ESG environment
• Experience with GHG Protocol and industry-standard GHG reporting forums is a plus
• Knowledge of the energy industry and the energy sector’s contribution to mitigating climate change.

Responsibilities

• Manage the governance process that guides approval of strategic direction for sustainability priorities.
• Work directly with the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to ensure planning of required governance steps.
• Maintain the schedule of committee meetings.
• Engage with contacts on the group executive committee and board to finalize materials.
• Provide critical research, benchmarking, and communications insights to inform strategic decision making regarding future iterations of the RBC, including but not limited to nature and climate actions.
• Communicate our sustainability narrative through the annual report, company website and internal and external engagement.

Benefits

• National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
• This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
• Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
• National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level