Sustainability Consultant

Enistic Ltd.; Oxford; Ibrido; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Birthday off

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Pension scheme

CPD support

Descrizione del lavoro

Enistic is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its Oxford team. The role focuses on carbon reporting, energy analysis, and ESG strategy, with desk-based work and occasional on-site audits. You’ll manage large projects and raise quality across the team.

Primarily data-driven and report-focused, the position requires 2+ years in a sustainability role, solid GHG knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Hybrid working up to 2 days/week is available after probation.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a sustainability or energy consultancy role.
• Strong working knowledge of GHG reporting frameworks (GHG Protocol, Scope 1, 2 & 3).
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written reports and technical calculations.
• Comfortable working predominantly at a desk; analytical, document-intensive role.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel or equivalent).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical literacy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Right to work in the UK.

Mansioni

• Lead on complex sustainability and carbon reporting projects from brief to delivery.
• Conduct detailed energy analysis and GHG emissions calculations for a range of clients.
• Produce clear, accurate, and well-structured written reports and recommendations.
• Translate large datasets into meaningful insights and practical action plans.
• Support clients in developing and progressing their sustainability strategies.
• Carry out a small number of on-site energy audits at smaller client sites (limited to a minor part).
• Stay current with evolving sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks and best practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the advisory team on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and peer review of client deliverables.

Conoscenze

GHG reporting

Data analysis

Excel

Written reports

Project management

Communication

Formazione

Degree in environmental science / engineering / geography

Strumenti

Carbon accounting software

LCA tools

Data visualization tools

Descrizione del lavoro

We're looking for an experienced Sustainability Consultant to join the team at Enistic, working on a diverse portfolio of client projects spanning carbon reporting, energy analysis, and ESG strategy. This is primarily a desk-based role — the majority of your time will be spent on data analysis, modelling, and producing high-quality written reports and calculations. You'll occasionally be required to carry out energy audits at smaller client sites, but the core of the role is analytical and report-driven. You'll take ownership of larger, more complex projects and help raise the bar for quality across the team.

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Sustainability Consultant to join the team at Enistic, working on a diverse portfolio of client projects spanning carbon reporting, energy analysis, and ESG strategy. This is primarily a desk-based role — the majority of your time will be spent on data analysis, modelling, and producing high-quality written reports and calculations. You'll occasionally be required to carry out energy audits at smaller client sites, but the core of the role is analytical and report-driven. You'll take ownership of larger, more complex projects and help raise the bar for quality across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex sustainability and carbon reporting projects from brief to delivery
• Conduct detailed energy analysis and GHG emissions calculations for a range of clients
• Produce clear, accurate, and well-structured written reports and recommendations
• Translate large datasets into meaningful insights and practical action plans
• Support clients in developing and progressing their sustainability strategies
• Carry out a small number of on-site energy audits at smaller client sites (this is a minor part of the role — the majority of work is desk-based)
• Stay current with evolving sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks and best practice
• Collaborate with colleagues across the advisory team on multi-disciplinary projects
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and peer review of client deliverables

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a sustainability, carbon, or energy consultancy role
• Strong working knowledge of GHG reporting frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol, Scope 1, 2 & 3)
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written reports and technical calculations
• Comfortable working predominantly at a desk — this is an analytical, document-intensive role
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel or equivalent)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical literacy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) — particularly target-setting methodology and validation processes
• Experience with TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) or IFRS S1 & S2 sustainability reporting standards
• Exposure to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology or tools
• Relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, geography, or a related discipline
• Professional membership or working towards accreditation (e.g. IEMA, CEnv)
• Experience using carbon accounting or sustainability software platforms

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with enhanced entitlement based on length of service
• Birthday off
• Charity / volunteering leave
• Company events throughout the year
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Continuous professional development support

Location & Working Pattern

• Oxford, OX4 6LB (Chatsworth House Heritage Gate, East Point Business Park)
• Office-based, full-time (Monday – Friday)
• Flexible working hours available
• Hybrid working of up to 2 days per week from home, available after successful completion of probation

About the Team

You’ll be joining a specialist advisory team working across a wide range of sectors and client types. The team handles everything from straightforward carbon footprint calculations to complex multi-year sustainability programmes. There’s a strong culture of technical rigour and collaborative peer review — quality of output matters here. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business as well as directly with clients.

About Enistic

Enistic is a UK-based sustainability and energy consultancy, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oxford. We work with organisations across the public and private sector to help them understand, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Our work spans energy management, carbon reporting, ESG strategy, and compliance — and that compliance dimension is central to what we do. Many of our clients come to us because they face regulatory reporting obligations, and we help them meet those requirements accurately and with confidence. We’re a growing team of around 20 people, and we take pride in the quality and integrity of our advice.