Social & Environmental Values Analyst

Medirest Signature; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Social & Environmental Values Analyst to leverage data for evaluating operational performance and environmental impact. The ideal candidate will analyze complex datasets related to carbon footprints and food waste, create dashboards, and collaborate with various stakeholders. A degree in a relevant field is required, along with experience in data analysis and visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in ESG, sustainability, or operational performance analytics is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working with large datasets ranging from millions to billions of rows.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex datasets to quantify environmental metrics.
• Support the development of robust KPIs and interactive dashboards.
• Evaluate and optimise menu nutritional composition.
• Conduct impact analysis on training initiatives.
• Provide clean, timely, and reliable datasets for reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data needs.
• Conduct data audits and validations for consistency.
• Engage with third-party data providers.

Skills

Data analysis

Data storytelling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Environmental Science or similar

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Job Title:Social & Environmental Values Analyst

Location: Birmingham office in Rednal with some hybrid working

This job specification is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Key Accountabilities

Overview
Compass One, a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivers expert services across healthcare, defence, government, and energy sectors through the ESS and Medirest brands, along with consumer-facing services via One Retail.

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Business Intelligence & Insight team. This role is critical in leveraging data to evaluate operational performance and environmental impact. From analysing large-scale ingredient-level datasets to evaluating KPIs related to food waste and nutrition, your insights will support strategic decision-making across our business.

Reporting to the Lead Analyst, you will use data to influence process improvements, efficiency, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance - with a focus on analytics, data storytelling, and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex datasets to quantify environmental metrics such as carbon footprint and food waste and monitor progress toward ESG targets.
• Support the development of robust KPIs and interactive dashboards to communicate performance insights across the organisation.
• Use data to evaluate and optimise menu nutritional composition, supporting health and wellbeing targets.
• Conduct impact analysis on training and development initiatives, with a focus on operational value and measurable outcomes.
• Provide clean, timely, and reliable datasets for reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, food development, operations, HR, and sustainability to define data needs and build aligned reporting.
• Conduct data audits and validations to ensure quality and consistency.
• Engage with third-party data providers to integrate and validate external datasets.

Requirements

Experience & Background

• Degree or working experience in a relevant subject (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Environmental Science, or similar).
• Experience in ESG, sustainability, or operational performance analytics is desirable but not essential.

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight.
• Working knowledge of data tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working with large datasets (from millions to billions of rows), with the ability to extract meaningful insights efficiently.

Analytical & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, root causes, and actionable insights from complex data.
• Skilled in data storytelling - clearly communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates business acumen by aligning analysis with organisational goals and priorities.
• Experienced in helping design meaningful metrics to measure environmental and social impact.
• Collaborative and confident when working with cross-functional stakeholders to develop context-driven insights.
• Detail-oriented and committed to data integrity, accuracy, and ethical use

Our Commitment

At Compass One, we believe that data can drive meaningful social and environmental change. We invest in our people, celebrate innovation, and empower our teams to make a difference. Join us and use your analytical skills to shape a more sustainable and socially responsible future. You'll be part of a high-profile, purpose-driven team making a tangible impact across our operations.