Sustainability Data Analyst

Join the UK’s leading Trade Kitchen Supplier as a Sustainability Data Analyst based in our Howden office in East Riding of Yorkshire with a blend of home and office working.  This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in this hands-on analytical role.  In this role you will provide central oversight of ESG data (primarily climate related emissions) to the Sustainability team, key stakeholders and external organisations who work with and support the ESG and sustainability function and would suit a Data Analyst who is ambitious to develop and work in a commercial environment. 

Reporting to the Sustainability and ESG Programme Lead, our Sustainability Data Analyst role involves establishing and improving processes and controls for ESG data collection, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and validation; and measurement whilst transforming the complex data into models to drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with reporting regulations (TCFD/ISSB/CSRD) and supporting our journey to Net Zero.

Key skills and capabilities required for this role include excellent analytical and data skills, a strong passion and interest in sustainable climate related research and having the intellectual curiosity and ambition to challenge as well as develop your own career. 

Why join Howdens as a Sustainability Data Analyst?

• Be part of an ESG team that is working cross functionally across the business to support our Road to Zero
  
• Be at the forefront of analysing our ESG data driving our ambition to be the UK's leading responsible kitchen and joinery business. 
  
• Opportunity to make your mark in a newly created role, as part of a small but dynamic, ESG team.
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package and free canteen on-site. 
  
  What we can offer you as a Sustainability Data Analyst
  
  
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 
  
• On-site free canteen
  
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year and opportunity to buy extra holidays. 
  
• Cycle to work scheme  
  
• Share save scheme. 
  
• Exceptional reward and recognition events 
  
  What you’ll be doing as a Sustainability Data Analyst
  
  
• Gathering, organising and analysing all submitted data relating to carbon emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3, material use and carbon foot-printing, waste management, and supply chain sustainability across all our business functions in the UK and Europe.
  
• Establishing processes and controls, developing a “one source of truth” for all sustainability data to ensure transparency and consistency in reporting
  
• Ensuring adherence and compliance to ESG reporting standards and frameworks, assisting in the preparation of sustainability reports including Annual reports.
  
• Working closely with colleagues across the business, particularly Safety, Health and Environment, procurement, business data and systems, finance and audit colleagues ensuring data accuracy, consistency and timeliness identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
  
• Conducting audits and verification of sustainability data to ensure integrity and compliance
  
• Maintaining and developing sustainability performance dashboards and reports.
  
• Assessing sources of data and identifying appropriate suitable systems
  
• Presenting comprehensive data and reports in an understandable and visual way to highlight progress, concerns and opportunities for improvement
  
• Providing data for supplier, investor, customer ESG platforms and questionnaires
  
• Identifying trends and opportunities for improvement in environmental impact reduction using data collection and reporting processes
  
• Proactively collaborating with stakeholders to develop and identify new opportunities to keep progressing the Net Zero agenda and other Sustainability requirements
  
  What you’ll need to bring as a Sustainability Data Analyst
  
  
• Degree educated ideally within a sustainability related field or similar e.g. Environment and Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics or Risk Management.
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in validation or audit of the accuracy of data submissions ideally gained within a Sustainability Data role.
  
• Able to demonstrate capability of conducting quantitative and qualitative research
  
• Experience in data analysis and database management
  
• Able to produce comprehensive reports in ESG performance
  
• Understanding of regulatory and voluntary sustainability frameworks, standards and reporting such GHG principles, ISSB, TCFD, CDP etc
  
• A strong passion and interest in sustainable climate related research and analytics
  
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
  
• Strong project management skills
  
• Has a flexible approach to work and can respond to changing demands and priorities
  
• Articulate and confident communicator
  
• Sustainability software & Computer literate
  
• Self-starter who can confidently manage own workload and projects
  
• Ideally you would have a good knowledge of global supply chains and sustainable practices in timber building or construction and SAP BI, but these aren’t essential.
  
  About Howdens:
  
  As the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, Howdens proudly supports over 460,000 trade professionals through our network of 900+ depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with record sales of £2.3 billion in 2023, we continue to expand, offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. 
  
  How to apply:  
  
  We’re creating a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If you're looking for a place to grow and advance your career as a Sustainability Data Analyst, we’d love to hear from you at Howdens. 
  
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  Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you