Overview

Sustainability Analyst | Circa £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits. London or Manchester | Hybrid working

Are you a sustainability professional driven to make a real difference in the housing and construction sector?

Ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic organisation that truly invests in your development?

If so, the Sustainability Analyst role I'm recruiting for could be a great next step. This is a group level role where you'll help shape and deliver the company's sustainability goals, working on projects that directly support their journey to Net Zero. The business has already taken big steps to understand its climate risks and now wants someone who can bring fresh ideas, strong analysis capability, and support the positive impact to their future strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead on data collection, analysis and reporting of carbon emissions, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations and alignment with recognised reporting standards.
• Model carbon emissions trajectories, conduct carbon footprint analysis, and support delivery of the organisation's Net Zero strategy.
• Provide insights, guidance and support to internal teams, driving continuous improvement in sustainability data, practices and reporting.
• Research, benchmark and engage with stakeholders and external partners to strengthen sustainability performance and identify opportunities for innovation and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• An environmental or related qualification - IEMA or relevant degree, such as Geography, Environmental Management or Sustainability.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities ideally from a previous role within the construction or housing industry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A passion for excellence, and an ambition to grow and develop a career within the environmental sector.

For further information or to discuss the next step in your environmental career, please contact Jessica Rowe on 01923 432 693. Reference: 3971

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.