Carbon & Environmental Compliance Manager

Merlin; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lego discount

Retail discounts

Private medical insurance

Merlin Magic Pass

Enjoy the ride pass

Volunteer days

Hotel discounts

Cinema discounts

Job summary

Merlin is seeking a Carbon & Environmental Compliance Manager to drive accuracy, governance and impact of environmental reporting across its global estate. You will own Scope 1 and 2 reporting, data analytics and compliance, working with Sustainability, Finance, Procurement, Energy and Operations.

oring experience in carbon accounting and regulatory reporting across multiple sites; strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental compliance and sustainability reporting in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas reporting and the GHG Protocol.
• Excellent data analysis and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Merlin's Scope 1 and 2 GHG reporting for 100+ locations.
• Maintain carbon accounting methodologies and data governance.
• Coordinate data collection, validation and assurance for environmental data.
• Support ESG reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Develop environmental dashboards and performance insights for senior stakeholders.
• Deliver environmental reporting training and guidance across the business.

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

At Merlin, we bring joy, create connections and make memories for millions of guests every year across our world-famous attractions. Behind the scenes, we are also working hard to make sure those memories are created in a more sustainable way.

That is where you come in.

We are looking for a Carbon & Environmental Compliance Manager to help drive the accuracy, governance and impact of Merlin’s environmental reporting across our global estate.

Working closely with teams across Sustainability, Finance, Procurement, Energy and Operations, you will take ownership of our Scope 1 and 2 carbon reporting, environmental compliance and performance analytics. You will ensure our environmental data is accurate, auditable and meaningful, helping the business make informed decisions that support our sustainability ambitions.

This role combines carbon accounting, environmental compliance and data analysis. One day you might be reviewing greenhouse gas emissions data from attractions across the world, the next you could be identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption, improve environmental performance or strengthen compliance processes.

What you will be doing

• Leading Merlin's annual Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reporting across 100+ locations
• Maintaining carbon accounting methodologies in line with the GHG Protocol and relevant regulations
• Coordinating the collection, validation and assurance of environmental data
• Managing packaging compliance and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting
• Producing environmental dashboards, reports and performance insights for senior stakeholders
• Supporting internal audits, external assurance processes and regulatory reporting
• Delivering environmental reporting training and guidance to teams across the business
• Monitoring environmental legislation and assessing potential business impactsSupporting wider ESG and sustainability reporting and initiatives

This is a permanent contract, based in our Poole office, Basingstoke office or flexible, working 4 days per week.

Qualifications & Experience

You will likely have experience in environmental compliance, carbon accounting, sustainability reporting or environmental data management within a complex, multi-site organisation.

You should also bring:

• Strong practical knowledge of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reporting and the GHG Protocol
• Experience managing large datasets with a focus on data quality, governance and assurance
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insight
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working across multiple functions
• Experience supporting environmental compliance and regulatory reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using data analysis or visualisation tools
• Strong project management and organisational capability
• A degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, data analytics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

This role would suit someone who enjoys digging into data, challenging assumptions and helping turn environmental information into practical action that delivers measurable business impact.

Benefits

• 40% off LEGO online
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• Private Medical Insurance (Single cover)
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Enjoy the ride pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin annual pass (Gold edition)
• X2 volunteer days a year
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive