Sustainability Specialist – Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Sustainability Specialist to enhance their sustainability efforts. This pivotal role involves conducting Life Cycle Assessments to optimize sustainable packaging solutions for global customers. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to evaluate environmental impacts and develop LCA data systems. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainability initiatives while working collaboratively across teams. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering product life cycle assessments in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of sustainability data and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive LCAs to evaluate environmental impacts.
• Prepare detailed reports to share insights on sustainability.

Skills

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Data Analysis

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Sustainability Data Systems

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

LCA Methodologies

Environmental Accounting Standards

Job description

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Sustainability Specialist – Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), London

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Client:

DS Smith

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sustainability LCA Specialist to join DS Smith at a pivotal point to drive our sustainability agenda forward. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) services to optimise the use of sustainable packaging solutions by our global customers, helping them to deliver on their decarbonisation targets and sustainability ambitions.

In this role, you will be conducting comprehensive LCAs to evaluate and quantify environmental impacts across the entire product life cycle. Using your expertise in data analysis and understanding of product footprints from cradle to cradle, you will prepare detailed reports and share insights to help internal and external stakeholders understand the sustainability credentials of our fibre-based packaging. You will further develop LCA data systems and product footprint tools.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to use their LCA expertise to make a difference for customers, DS Smith and the environment. So, if you are highly analytical, detail orientated and looking for a new challenge within the Sustainability field - then we might be looking for you!

About you

• Degree in related field (Engineering, Environmental Science) with a focus on life cycle assessment
• Demonstratable experience in delivering product life cycle assessments (ideally in manufacturing or related industries)
• Deep expertise and practical experience in applying product LCA methodologies and tools, and a strong understanding of sustainability data and IT systems in general
• Knowledge of carbon and environmental accounting standards and experience in reporting
• Very strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently but also comfortable building strong working relationships with colleagues around the business
• Initiative-taking, detail-orientated & solutions focused

Additional Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location:

This is a hybrid role, split between being home-based and limited travel to sites as needed.