ESG Business Analyst

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider seeks a Business Analyst to support the implementation of an ESG data management platform. The role involves documenting requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and validating data using SQL and BI tools. Ideal candidates will have experience in business analysis, a background in data projects, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Learning and development support

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Analysis or data project support.
• Ability to design surveys or structured data processes.
• Knowledge of SQL for data validation.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document requirements for data collection.
• Support UAT and maintain decision logs.
• Help prepare training materials for stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in a BA or analyst role supporting SaaS and/or data projects

Exposure to survey/data collection design

Working SQL for validation

Familiarity with agile practices

Clear communication

Curiosity and continuous learning

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Company Rentokil Initial operates across 90+ countries with 1,800 local service teams, serving major global cities in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Menat, Latam, the Caribbean and the Pacific. We are investing in technology-enabled transformation to improve outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Background: We are delivering a global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) data management platform via a phased implementation that will transition into a sustainable Business-As-Usual (BAU) service. Early phases focus on robust processes and controls for collecting, validating, and reporting sustainability data across the organisation to meet an evolving set of regulations (e.g. CSRD, SEC, GRI, ISSB).

The SHE function is the Product Owner and is accountable for platform strategy, roadmap approval, and change management.

The Business Analyst works with the Lead BA, SHE and Group IT to support implementation and enable an effective BAU service. This BA role supports but does not own the product.

The platform will centralise data collection, streamline regulatory reporting, and provide insights that support net zero commitments and behaviour change across the business.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

In partnership with the Lead BA, SHE Product Owner, Group IT, business stakeholders and third parties:

Requirements, Surveys and Data

• Elicit and document requirements and user stories for survey-led data collection across countries, sites, and suppliers
• Co-design survey structures, guidance, and validation rules to improve completeness and data quality
• Perform data checks using SQL/BI to validate submitted survey data; track and support resolution of data issues and queries

Delivery Support and Vendor Collaboration

• Work day-to-day with internal and external stakeholders to clarify requirements and support configuration
• Support UAT (test cases, execution, defect triage) and maintain decision/change logs
• Contribute to backlog refinement and sprint ceremonies; help prepare release notes and runbooks

Change, Training and Adoption

• Help prepare communications, quick guides, and training for survey respondents and data owners. SHE owns change strategy and final approvals
• Capture feedback to iterate surveys/processes and support behaviour-change objectives

Reporting and Controls

• Build basic BI checks and stakeholder views; reconcile counts and spot anomalies
• Help document data ownership, collection cadence, and evidence trails to support compliance and assurance

RACI (summary)

• Product strategy, roadmap, prioritisation, final acceptance, change strategy: SHE function is Accountable/Approver. Lead BA is Consulted. BA is Responsible for analysis and documentation support
• Requirements/user stories, acceptance criteria drafts, UAT support, survey design support, data validation checks, reporting prototypes: BA is Responsible; Lead BA and SHE are Consulted; SHE is Approver for final acceptance
• BAU enablement (process notes, runbooks, evidence capture): BA is Responsible; Lead BA and Group IT are Consulted; SHE is Accountable/Approver
• Regulatory alignment and audit readiness: SHE is Accountable; BA is Responsible/Consulted for evidence and reconciliations

Requirements

Person profile

Experience: We welcome applicants who may not meet every listed point. If you're excited about this role and bring relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.

Experience and skills that will help you succeed:

• Experience in a BA or analyst role supporting SaaS and/or data projects
• Exposure to survey/data collection design or structured data intake processes
• Working SQL (e.g. SELECT/JOIN/GROUP BY) and basic BI (e.g. Power BI or similar) for validation and simple stakeholder views
• Familiarity with agile practices (user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint ceremonies)
• Clear, inclusive communication; stakeholder empathy; attention to detail; ability to manage your own workload with support
• Curiosity and continuous learning mindset; interest in sustainability and behaviour change

Nice to have (not required)

• Awareness of CSRD, SEC, ISSB, GRI, GHG Protocol (Scopes 1-3) and common data sources
• Experience supporting change, communications, or training materials

Benefits

• Learning and development support, including opportunities to deepen ESG domain knowledge
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to [e-mail] if you need anything.

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