Sustainability Reporting and Policy Analyst

Uisce Éireann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann in Ireland is seeking a Sustainability Reporting and Policy Analyst to join the Policy and Reporting team. You will assess sustainability policies, ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, and maintain the organisation’s sustainability reporting mechanisms.

You will collaborate with key stakeholders, analyse ESG data, and prepare reports and disclosures to support transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification or accreditation desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the water, utilities or similar industries desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sustainability data and content creation for external communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on data reporting requirements under sustainability frameworks.
• Maintain familiarity with reporting frameworks (SBTI, CSRD, TCFD, Social Value, Carbon Accounting).
• Monitor regulatory requirements and industry expectations; identify gaps and recommend changes.
• Benchmark ESG performance against peers and industry trends.
• Prepare regular ESG reports and climate risk disclosures for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy around sustainability targets and progress reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Third level qualification

Job description

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values‑driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Asset Management and Sustainability area is responsible for the development of asset policies, strategies and plans to determine the significant investment required into Ireland’s infrastructure. The area drives investment and the sustainability and innovation agenda for the organisation and leads on Environmental Regulation and Compliance activities, ensuring the quality of water and wastewater is continuously monitored.

The Policy and Reporting team are responsible for developing sustainability‑related policies which will enable the realisation of sustainability commitments. This team also conduct monitoring, evaluation and reporting services against objectives outlined by the organisation internally and by external actors. The Policy and Reporting team guide the organisation’s policy direction and ensure consistency and clarity across internal functions and across the tender development and evaluation process. The team will provide internal and external facing reporting and act as the ‘one stop shop’ for sustainability‑related data.

Reporting to the Sustainability Reporting and Policy Manager (or equivalent), the Sustainability Reporting and Policy Analyst assesses and evaluates sustainability related policies and strategies. The role holder supports sustainability initiatives, ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, and maintains Uisce Éireann’s sustainability reporting mechanisms.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with sustainability data and content creation for Uisce Éireann’s external‑facing communications in conjunction with the wider business
• Working with stakeholders across the business to assist on data reporting requirements under sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Strong understanding of what is required from Uisce Éireann in relation to the multiple reporting frameworks (SBTI, CSRD, TCFD, Social Value Impact, Carbon Accounting etc)
• Stay up to date with reporting frameworks and standards, and relevant regulatory requirements as well as rating agency expectations; identify gaps between these requirements and expectations and the company’s practices/activities and provide recommendations and implement changes a necessary;
• Benchmarking of ESG performance against peers, and against industry trends and best practices.
• Interpret and analyse evolving ESG regulations and frameworks at the local, regional, and international levels
• Prepare regular ESG reports, including but not limited to sustainability reports, climate risk disclosures, and other mandated submissions
• Support the ownership of data accuracy around sustainability targets and progress reports
• Analyse ESG reporting data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and actionable insights for improvement
• Champion Uisce Éireann’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible business practices
• Assistin the development of efficient and effective processes to supportthe UÉ Sustainability reporting compliance.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business
• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards
• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation‑wide objectives
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevantthird level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable
• Experience in independently resolving customer challenges while maintaining high service standards.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to look for and listen to diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation abilities to produceaccurate, clear, and compelling narratives for a variety of audiences.
• Proven track record in identifying opportunities for process improvements and innovation.
• Demonstrate the ability to fix safety issues quickly and look for improvements in line with business strategy

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 21/09/26

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.