Sustainability Analyst

Advanced Resource Managers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sustainability Analyst for an 18-month maternity cover in Portsmouth. The role involves leading sustainability initiatives, developing strategies, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in sustainability roles and knowledge of TCFD reporting and sustainability frameworks.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in sustainability roles focusing on NetZero Transition Plans.
• Experience with TCFD and UN Sustainability model.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable business practices and carbon footprint reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate strategies.
• Engage in Sustainability committee for promoting initiatives.
• Develop and implement environmental sustainability strategy.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Climate change knowledge

Experience with TCFD reporting

Engagement with ESG initiatives

Knowledge of sustainability frameworks

Education

Relevant sustainability or environmental management qualifications

Job description

Role: Sustainability Analyst

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 18-month Maternity cover

Salary: £45,000

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Sustainability Analyst to cover maternity leave for 18 months.

The Sustainability Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving the business’s sustainability initiatives, focusing on climate change, economic, and social impacts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide leadership on sustainability issues, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies regarding climate change and social responsibility.
• Actively engage in the business’s Sustainability committee to promote sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
• Develop and implement an environmental sustainability strategy, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions.
• Review and enhance the existing sustainability strategy to reflect current trends and future opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks on sustainability indicators and KPIs, tracking performance and progress against targets.
• Prepare sustainability disclosures for annual accounts.
• Prepare the annual TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) report.

About you:

• Several years of experience in sustainability roles, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering against NetZero Transition Plans and sustainability disclosures.
• Experience with TCFD reporting.
• Experience with UN Sustainability model and reporting.
• Experience with SBT’s (Science Based Targets) to enhance corporate sustainability strategy and align the business’s strategic goals.
• Relevant sustainability or environmental management qualifications (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
• Extensive knowledge of climate change, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable business practices.
• Experience in engaging with EcoVadis, CSR, and ESG initiatives, which all form part of the ‘sustainability’ strategy for the business.