Sustainability Data Consultant

Go Green Experts Ltd
Sheffield
1 year ago
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Go Green Experts is a boutique Net Zero & Sustainability consultancy committed to helping companies lower their carbon emissions and create a robust strategy to achieve Net Zero.


We have recently defined a new strategic vision aligning our future plans to accommodate for continuous growth and delivering maximum impact for our customers.

Due to this we are expanding our team with an exciting opportunity available to join us as a tech driven Sustainability Data Consultant to help deliver exceptional results for our customers and contribute to the growth of our consultancy.


We are excited to hire a trained, like-minded professional with experience of working within a Sustainability consultancy space or has specialised previously in Net Zero projects who is passionate about sustainability and eager to drive real environmental and social change through pioneering data-driven solutions for our customers.


As a Sustainability Data Consultant, you will play a crucial role in helping to guide our stakeholders' environmental objectives by providing qualified advice and guidance during a wide variety of their projects, this will involve processing complex data into clear, digestible reports for our clients and assessing a wide range of business data to produce meaningful roadmaps to achieve decarbonisation and relevant certifications.


This role provides a unique opportunity for a proactive and driven person to take their consulting career to the next level and would be perfect for someone with excellent attention to detail who operates with a hands on approach and has the confidence to test existing ways of working, recognise opportunities and identify innovative solutions.


You will be responsible for processing large and often complex data sets, conducting carbon footprint data analysis and report writing, and supporting the delivery of a wide variety of environmental assessment projects including the definition of Net Zero roadmaps and identifying opportunities for future client support and business growth.


To excel in this role we are looking for someone with who is capable with data management, analysis and reporting tools and has a sound understanding of Net Zero, its global context and reporting standards, with strong knowledge around sustainability fundamentals, practices, and frameworks (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals, SBTi, ESOS, SECR, UK SDS, ISO 14001), in data management, analysis and reporting tools.


This person will also have previous experience of partnering with stakeholders and external partners to influence change, using excellent investigative skills to explore and assess intricate sustainability issues and deliver creative solutions.


The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability, STEM, or related field - or similar linked certifications / qualifications, with at least two years’ experience working in a Sustainability Consultancy or experience of driving environmental change within FTSE 250 organisations and should also have a good understanding of various IT systems and awareness around Machine Learning / AI principles.

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