Sustainability Analyst

National House-Building Council; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home warranty organization in Milton Keynes seeks a Sustainability Analyst to enhance its environmental strategy. This role involves managing sustainability data, analyzing trends, and collaborating with suppliers to drive improvements towards net-zero goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about climate change, data, and sustainability, with a degree in a related field and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Two days volunteer leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in sustainability, environmental science, geography, economics, data, or related fields.
• Strong data analysis skills with confidence in Excel and large datasets.
• Knowledge or experience of sustainability/ESG topics such as climate change, biodiversity, or carbon management.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling data.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with different stakeholders.
• Passion for sustainability and eagerness to drive positive change.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage sustainability and carbon data from NHBC and suppliers.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends supporting our net-zero strategy.
• Upload and maintain accurate carbon data in our carbon accounting software.
• Support internal and external sustainability reporting.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality of sustainability data.
• Help embed sustainability into NHBC’s processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Knowledge of sustainability topics

Education

Degree in sustainability, environmental science, geography, economics, or related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job role: Sustainability Analyst

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + 6% performance bonus

Working location: Hybrid, 2 days a week in our Milton Keynes office

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Job summary:

Join NHBC as we take bold steps on our Net Zero journey. As a Sustainability Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our environmental strategy by gathering, analysing, and improving sustainability and ESG data across the organisation and our supply chain. This role is perfect for someone passionate about climate change, sustainability, and data who wants to make a real impact in a business that shapes the future of housebuilding.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting and managing sustainability and carbon data from across NHBC and our suppliers
• Analysing large datasets to identify trends and provide insights that support our net-zero strategy
• Uploading and maintaining accurate carbon data within our carbon accounting software
• Supporting internal and external sustainability reporting (e.g. TCFD, CDP, Planet Mark)
• Working with suppliers to improve the quality of sustainability data and support their net-zero journeys
• Helping to embed sustainability into NHBC’s processes and drive data improvement projects

What we’re looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in sustainability, environmental science, geography, economics, data, or related fields
• Strong data analysis skills with confidence in Excel and large datasets
• Some knowledge or experience of sustainability/ESG topics such as climate change, biodiversity, or carbon management
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling data
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with different stakeholders and suppliers
• A genuine passion for sustainability and an eagerness to help drive positive change

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

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