ESG Data Analyst

Silverstone Medical Services; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone is seeking an ESG professional to lead the data collection, analysis and reporting across the organisation. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to advance the net zero pathway and social impact initiatives, aligning with ISO 14001 and related standards.

The role focuses on developing robust ESG data management, coordinating with the People and Culture teams to capture social metrics and ensuring compliance with ESG frameworks and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering operational and strategic change in a large organisation.
• Ability to manage large datasets and benchmark data.
• Strong written and oral communication to produce clear policies and reports.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 20121 and environmental certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG data collection and reporting across the organisation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare carbon footprint reports and contribute to net zero pathway
• Support climate transition planning and ESG disclosures.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability reporting

English fluency

Education

MSc in sustainability

Tools

ISO 14001 knowledge

GHG accounting tools

Job description

Silverstone has the ambition to become the UK’s premier leisure and business destination with motorsport at its heart, using collaboration, sustainability and fan-centred mentality to deliver first class experiences for years to come.

Our team is composed by highly motivated individuals, passionate for change and fully supportive of our Shift to Zero sustainability strategy. We want to pioneer new ideas by inviting current and future collaborators to bring the right solutions to fuel our passion and actively participate in generating positive impacts. This commitment has recently been recognised by the FIA who has awarded the venue with the FIA Environmental Accreditation at a 3 Star level. We have also obtained the ISO 14001 certification, ISO20121 certification, and Greengage ECOsmart Platinum Award.

You’ll play an essential role to make sure Silverstone, and its main stakeholders are all Shifting to Zero, getting involved in developing and implementing our ESG strategy that will build a long-lasting legacy within the region and our organisation and allow you to develop your career.

Reporting to the Head of ESG, this role will contribute to the development and implementation of the Silverstone ESG Strategy. The primary focus will be to lead the environmental data collection, management and assessment (energy, water, waste, carbon) from internal and external stakeholders and lead, with external third parties, a comprehensive carbon reporting and our ESG certification process. This includes leading data insights and continually reviewing performance against our net zero strategy and wider climate transition plan.

As we expand our ESG strategy to consider social impact and community engagement, this role also involves robust social metric data collection and review – working with our People and Culture team to collect meaningful impact data and inform our social impact strategy. Ultimately, we hope to create a robust environmental and social impact monitoring approach across the organisation to present the value of our E, S, G programme to internal and external stakeholders.

This role would suit someone with an extensive understanding of sustainability and proven experience in implementing change strategies in companies, specifically assisting with decarbonisation roadmap. You need to be highly organised, data passionate with great reporting skills and a great problem solver attitude.

Silverstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

Application Deadline August 28, 2026. Department ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Silverstone Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Head of ESG.

ESG data collection and performance

• Monitor and report on sustainability performance, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Own the tracking and management of Silverstone’s ESG targets and support the production of internal and external sustainability / ESG reports.
• Monitor waste disposal and recycling levels on a day-to-day basis and during all events.
• Produce waste and recycling reports and insights that inform the business, including progress against our net zero pathway.
• Identify common thematic challenges across teams and coordinate tools, tracking mechanisms, and resources to support improvement, resulting in the delivery of a centralised ESG data matrix.
• Research and document sustainability best practices within the sport and leisure industry, and design processes and improvement plans to assess the sustainability baseline of Silverstone’s different departments, streamline support, create efficiencies, and empower teams in the successful implementation of sustainability programmes across the organisation.

Operational and strategic ESG support

• Proactively identify and propose areas of improvement that could accelerate the success of Silverstone’s ESG strategy.
• Own SCL’s carbon footprint calculations and analysis across events and corporate operations, producing the annual carbon footprint report and using insights to inform the net zero pathway.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the climate transition plan across the business.
• Investigate key sustainability initiatives and practices within the sports and events industry, channelling the latest ESG trends and considering them when developing Silverstone’s own initiatives.
• Ensure ESG-related projects are well coordinated with key stakeholders, delivered on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.

ESG disclosures and reporting

• Coordinate and lead submissions to third-party recognition systems (e.g. FIA Environmental Accreditation and other sustainability-related systems/accreditations), including environmental and social data collection.
• Coordinate and lead submissions to our signatory frameworks, including but not limited to UN Sports for Climate Action, UN Sports for Nature, and F1 / FIA reporting as necessary.
• Lead reporting for ESOS and F1 carbon reporting.

Compliance

• Keep abreast of changes to ESG legislation and practices to ensure business procedures and policies remain current, and regularly report updates to the ESG team and relevant internal departments.

Stakeholder engagement and communication

• Effectively manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and consistent measurement of ESG performance data, and produce internal and external reporting on progress towards ESG objectives and targets.
• Review and evaluate progress against the delivery of our ESG strategy, including setting benchmarks and thresholds for ESG performance.
• Evaluate relevant sustainability technology and innovation proposals, translating concepts and ideas into practical steps and plans.
• Generate and deliver sustainability communication briefings to the Head of ESG, and participate in internal and external ESG working groups.

Performance Responsibilities

• Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process.
• Ownership and completion of agreed business priorities in a timely manner.
• Contribution to effective teamwork.

Key relationships

• Senior Management Team
• Visitors and clients
• Events teams
• Venue and Facilities department
• Catering department
• Third-party suppliers and agencies
• Sales, Finance and Marketing departments
• PAs
• IT and Systems department

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You Have:

• Experience supporting and implementing sustainability programmes, with a track record of practical delivery against publicly stated environmental and social goals in a major organisation.
• Experience working with large datasets – cleansing, assessing, managing and benchmarking data to drive performance.
• A proven ability to define, implement and deliver ESG commitments on time and within budget.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and policies.
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, with an agile and pragmatic working style.
• Broad knowledge of environmental planning and sustainability practices, as well as strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.

What We Are Looking For:

• A passion for driving change.
• A genuine commitment to social values and a lead-by-example attitude.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering operational and strategic change and/or developing strategic sustainability solutions.
• A track record of shaping ESG strategies, plans and investment cases.
• Strong advisory and execution skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 20121 and relevant environmental certifications.
• Knowledge of carbon footprinting and reduction planning, net zero, SECR/ESOS reporting and climate transition plans.
• Understanding of life cycle assessment and sustainability resource management (including energy, water, waste and materials).
• A collaborative team player with excellent project management skills.
• The ability to interact effectively at different levels of management, and with consultants and event organisers.
• Fluency in English (corporate language).

Desirable:

• Sustainability / ESG data analyst background and/or an MSc in a business- or sustainability-related subject.
• A strong interest in the events and sports industry.

Sustainability at Silverstone

• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering Silverstone’s ESG and sustainability strategy, helping to drive meaningful environmental and social impact across our venue and events.
• A workplace committed to reducing its carbon footprint and progressing along a clear net zero pathway.
• Involvement in high-profile sustainability initiatives and partnerships within the sports and events industry.
• The chance to influence how we manage energy, waste, water and materials across a complex, world-class venue.
• Support for ongoing professional development in sustainability and ESG (training, conferences and industry networks where appropriate).
• The ability to collaborate with passionate colleagues across multiple departments who are committed to embedding sustainability into everything we do.

About Silverstone

We’re Silverstone, the UK’s leading motorsport venue for over 60 years. You probably know us as the hosts of world-class events, such as the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, MotoGP and Silverstone Festival.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 7: Background Check

Stage 8: Hired

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Recruitment Team Review

Stage 3: Hiring Manager Review

Stage 4: 1st Interview

Stage 5: 2nd Interview

Stage 6: Offer

Stage 8: Hired