ESG Analyst

Upp Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension

Enhanced family leave policy

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Volunteer/personal development days

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

UPP is seeking an ESG Analyst to join the Energy & ESG team in London. You will drive accuracy of ESG data, support external reporting and contribute to sustainability initiatives across a national property portfolio.

The role offers hybrid working in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to influence data-led decisions and environmental management improvements for student living and university partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting, analysing, validating and reporting data in a professional environment.
• Experience supporting external ESG or sustainability disclosures (GRESB/SECR/GRI or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present to different audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and collaborative across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and maintain ESG data across environmental, social and governance themes for internal and external reporting.
• Support preparation and submission of ESG disclosures (GRESB, SECR, GRI).
• Produce regular reporting on utilities, carbon and ESG performance, identify trends and opportunities.
• Contribute to Sustainability Report, investor ESG reporting and updates.
• Support ISO14001 Environmental Management System and audits.
• Monitor utility consumption data and investigate anomalies; support data automation projects.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to improve data quality and insight.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data management

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Academic data analytics degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

## ESG AnalystApply: London: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (19 days left to apply): R6840**UPP is the UK's leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure, operating across a diverse portfolio of university partnerships.** We're passionate about creating exceptional places for students to live and learn, and this opportunity plays a key role in supporting UPP's environmental, energy and broader ESG performance.**We are looking for an ESG Analyst** to join our Energy & ESG teamto help drive the accuracy, integrity and continuous improvement of ESG data, reporting and environmental management processes across UPP.Working closely with the Director of Energy & ESG, Sustainability Project Coordinator and stakeholders across the business, you'll support external reporting, compliance tracking, data analysis and sustainability initiatives while helping to improve operational and ESG performance across our national portfolio.You'll have the opportunity to support key sustainability initiatives, influence data-led decision making and contribute to meaningful environmental and ESG outcomes across a diverse property portfolio. This role is based in our award winning London office and offers hybrid working.**Key responsibilities will include:*** Collect, validate and maintain ESG data across environmental, social and governance themes, ensuring accuracy and completeness for internal and external reporting. Produce benchmarking, performance reporting and data quality assurance processes for utilities, carbon and ESG metrics.* Support the preparation and submission of ESG disclosures, including GRESB, GRI and SECR reporting.* Produce regular reporting on utilities, carbon and ESG performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.* Contribute to UPP's Sustainability Report, investor ESG reporting and sustainability performance updates.* Support the ongoing management of UPP's ISO14001-certified Environmental Management System and environmental compliance activities.* Assist with audits, accreditations and environmental reporting requirements.* Monitor utility consumption data, investigate anomalies and support metering and data automation improvement projects.* Build strong relationships with internal teams, university partners and external stakeholders to support ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives.* Support the development of dashboards, reporting tools and AI-enabled solutions that improve data quality, insight and efficiency.**We are looking for you already be working in a similar role and environment with:*** Experience collecting, analysing, validating and reporting data within a professional environment. With advanced Microsoft Excel and data management skills, including working with large datasets.* Experience supporting or contributing to external ESG or sustainability disclosures (e.g. GRESB, SECR, GRI or equivalent).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to different audiences.* Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.* An academic or professional foundation in data analytics or other numerate / scientific discipline.* A genuine interest in ESG and environmental impacts.Alongside this, you'll be a highly analytical and organised, with an attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their ESG career within a leading organisation committed to long-term sustainable growth.Experience within property, real estate, infrastructure or facilities management environments, along with a familiarity with Power BI, dashboards and visualisation tools would also be an advantage for this role.**In return, we are offering** a salary up to £40k with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme.UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents and our university partners.We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.**We are a team with energy, pace and passion; apply today and help us drive sustainability performance and positive environmental impact across UPP.**