Sustainability Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Degree (2:1 or equivalent) in sustainability, environmental science, environmental management, geography, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to sustainability or environmental analysis through coursework, a dissertation, a placement, or an internship.
• Experience working with and interpreting data sets.
• Sound understanding of sustainability and ESG concepts gained through academic study.
• Working knowledge of the GHG Protocol and accounting protocols such as the UN Global Compact.
• Awareness of reporting frameworks such as TCFD/CFD, CDP, GRI, and CSRD/ESRS.
• Awareness of social impact reporting topics such as human rights, social investment, and diversity.
• Good organisation and time management, including the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and confidence to ask questions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional, multicultural teams and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking data.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and good proficiency in Excel.
• Collaborative and positive approach to fostering an inclusive and constructive working environment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant master’s degree.
• Interest in or awareness of the renewable energy sector and its role in the energy transition.
• Interest in developing data visualisation or reporting tool skills, such as Power BI.
• Experience of carbon footprinting, life cycle assessment, or ESG reporting in any setting.
• Progress towards a relevant professional qualification, such as IEMA Foundation or Associate.

Responsibilities

• Support the business in managing and tracking sustainability commitments, including KPIs and policies.
• Gather and analyse data to inform emissions reduction initiatives across Scopes 1–3 and support alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative commitment.
• Help embed sustainability into day-to-day business operations and assist with drafting and updating group sustainability policies and best-practice guidelines.
• Monitor sustainability regulations, standards, and market developments and summarise their relevance to RES.
• Support delivery of the annual Power for Good sustainability report and development of the sustainability performance disclosure framework.
• Collect, validate, calculate, and consolidate activity data for the global Full Scope GHG inventory using carbon accounting and emissions management software in line with the GHG Protocol.
• Maintain ESG data models, calculation workbooks, and reporting templates, including version control and clear audit trails.
• Support collection of data and evidence for wider ESG disclosures, including anti-bribery and corruption, environmental management systems, and human rights.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and evidence files for climate-related disclosures and non-financial sections of the Annual Report.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails to support data integrity and external assurance.
• Support external ESG audits and assurance reviews by preparing evidence packs, coordinating responses to auditor queries, and tracking agreed actions.
• Build and update dashboards, charts, and summaries of sustainability performance against team goals.
• Contribute to sustainability projects, including data platform improvements, and support operationalising sustainability across the group.
• Support organisation of the Group Charity Volunteering Project and track project actions, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support coordination of external reviews by preparing information requests and reviewing outputs for completeness.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for data owners across business units and functions, and help respond to routine sustainability queries and data requests.
• Prepare ESG content and data for tenders, bids, and customer questionnaires under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Support the global sustainability network by coordinating meetings, materials, and communications.
• Gather report case studies, track initiatives, and collect data across the business; run annual and periodic collection and monitoring cycles for sustainability KPIs, including the GHG inventory.
• Share regulatory updates and internal knowledge through briefings, intranet content, and team updates.

Benefits

• Competitive package with a wide range of benefits and rewards.
• Rewarding work with real impact.
• Opportunities to learn from colleagues across a growing global network.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.