Senior Energy Analyst

CDP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit organization is looking for a Senior Analyst – Energy in Greater London. The role involves analyzing energy data, developing expertise in renewable electricity, and supporting CDP’s initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, knowledge of MS Excel, and a background in sustainability. This hybrid position requires two days in the office per week, with a salary banding of GBP £39,525 - £49,407.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in renewable electricity markets and the electric utility sector.
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Excel; experience in data analytics and management is required.
• Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 1 and 2 guidance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy data using MS Excel and present results internally and externally.
• Develop and maintain energy sector expertise and disseminate it within CDP.
• Support CDP questionnaire developing on the Electricity Utility sector.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Written communication

Oral communication

Knowledge of renewable electricity markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change.

Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions.

Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Team

The Energy team is part of the Climate Change team, which sits under Thought Leadership. The Thought Leadership team is tasked with identifying the ambitious, strategic direction of CDP, representing the subject matterexpertiseinternally and externally and applying it for impact in line with the Earth Positive decision making vision.

Within Thought Leadership we create and apply the expert knowledge to balance and guide the professional needs of our disclosers and signatories through both the questionnaire and emerging, specific tailored data subsets

The Energy Team also provides thought leadership within CDP on the energy transition. We are CDP’s internal experts on energy, electricity, and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas accounting. The team also provides expertise externally, including to the RE100 initiative.

About this role

The Senior Analyst – Energy will be one of CDP’s experts in the energy sector. The chosen candidate will work with CDP’s global climate team to deliver a program of activities which include working on the RE100 initiative. Reporting to the Head of Energy, they will be a highly motivated, strong self-starter with data analysis and presentations skills and the ability to communicate across a range of levels.

What you will do

• Analyze energy data using MS Excel and/or other software and present results internally and externally
• Develop and maintain energy sector expertise and associated carbon accounting expertise and disseminate it within CDP
• Support CDP questionnaire developing on the Electricity Utility sector based on internal and external data analysis, engagement, policy, and literature review
• Provide technical expertise in corporate sourcing of renewable electricity to the RE100 campaign
• Write technical guidance and reports

Internal stakeholders include: Data, Product, and Policy teams

External stakeholders include: Companies (Disclosers, Requesters), Financial Institutions, National Policymakers, RE100, GHGP, SBTi

We\'re looking for

• Strong interest in renewable electricity markets and the electric utility sector
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Excel; experience in data analytics and management is required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 1 and 2 guidance
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy studies, energy engineering or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred

Before you apply

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This is a hybrid role, candidates will need to live within a commutable distance of the London office and be comfortable with 2 days in the office per week.

The salary banding for this role is GBP £39,525 - £49,407

How to apply

Please upload your CV in English via the application form