Carbon Data and Audit Specialist

Overview

Carbon Data and Audit Specialist — Department: Planet Mark — Location: Cardiff, UK — Employment Type: Permanent — Reporting To: Head of Carbon Data

An exciting position has been created for an ambitious person looking to work for a fast-growing brand that is having a positive impact on the world.

Planet Mark is the UK\’s leading net zero certification, empowering businesses to reduce carbon emissions and achieve year on year progress towards net zero whilst generating long-term business value:

• Our unified model combines people and technology, going beyond carbon accounting, for a seamless integration of sustainability into our members\’ business strategy and operations.
• Our continuous work in sustainability and net zero policy keeps our member\’s business compliant and ahead of the legislative curve.
• Over a decade of experience makes us the trusted net zero certification, endorsed by the organisations that matter, such as ISO.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Carbon Data and Audit Specialist to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our environmental data processes and reporting. The role involves managing data quality checks, supporting system maintenance, analysing performance trends, and contributing to sustainability reporting, audits, and compliance with legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with strong attention to detail, performing thorough checks on data and processes from initial input to final output. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate application of relevant methods and tools.
• Analyse data issues and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in quality and efficiency.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, delivering work on time in dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and improve templates, documentation, and workflows to support consistent and accurate reporting.
• Operate and support internal systems and platforms, assisting with setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Cross-check data against external sources to validate accuracy and flag discrepancies.
• Collaborate with team members to test and evaluate new tools, processes, or regulatory requirements.
• Support audit preparation and contribute to internal and external reporting efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on systems, tools, and processes.
• Train team members on new systems and methodologies to support broader adoption across the organisation.

Additional Activities

• Organise and analyse submitted data to improve future estimates and forecasting.
• Manage periodic updates to internal systems and reference materials.
• Create and update reporting content and presentation materials as needed.
• Use data visualisation tools to identify trends and insights.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in calculating carbon footprints (Scope 1,2 and all scope 3 categories)
• Track record of being able to complete quality checks on all deliverables meeting business quality requirements prior to release to members.
• Strong knowledge of ESG/impact reporting software.

Benefits

We operate a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasise providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

• Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Generous annual leave
  • Healthcare Plan
  • Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
  • Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Future Planning
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Life Assurance
  • Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
  • LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested but don\’t feel you meet all the requirements?

Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we do consider where an individual might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determining whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with us!

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you\’ll be working with closely in the role

We\’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.

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