ESG Analyst

UPP is the UK's leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure, operating across a diverse portfolio of university partnerships. We're passionate about creating exceptional places for students to live and learn, and this opportunity plays a key role in supporting UPP's environmental, energy and broader ESG performance. We are looking for an ESG Analyst to join our Energy & ESG team to help drive the accuracy, integrity and continuous improvement of ESG data, reporting and environmental management processes across UPP. Working closely with the Director of Energy & ESG, Sustainability Project Coordinator and stakeholders across the business, you'll support external reporting, compliance tracking, data analysis and sustainability initiatives while helping to improve operational and ESG performance across our national portfolio. You'll have the opportunity to support key sustainability initiatives, influence data-led decision making and contribute to meaningful environmental and ESG outcomes across a diverse property portfolio. This role is based in our award winning London office and offers hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, validate and maintain ESG data across environmental, social and governance themes, ensuring accuracy and completeness for internal and external reporting.
• Produce benchmarking, performance reporting and data quality assurance processes for utilities, carbon and ESG metrics.
• Support the preparation and submission of ESG disclosures, including GRESB, GRI and SECR reporting.
• Produce regular reporting on utilities, carbon and ESG performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to UPP's Sustainability Report, investor ESG reporting and sustainability performance updates.
• Support the ongoing management of UPP's ISO14001-certified Environmental Management System and environmental compliance activities.
• Assist with audits, accreditations and environmental reporting requirements.
• Monitor utility consumption data, investigate anomalies and support metering and data automation improvement projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, university partners and external stakeholders to support ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives.
• Support the development of dashboards, reporting tools and AI-enabled solutions that improve data quality, insight and efficiency.

Qualifications and Key skills

• Experience collecting, analysing, validating and reporting data within a professional environment.
• With advanced Microsoft Excel and data management skills, including working with large datasets.
• Experience supporting or contributing to external ESG or sustainability disclosures (e.g. GRESB, SECR, GRI or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to different audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• An academic or professional foundation in data analytics or other numerate / scientific discipline.
• A genuine interest in ESG and environmental impacts.
• Alongside this, you'll be a highly analytical and organised, with an attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience within property, real estate, infrastructure or facilities management environments, along with a familiarity with Power BI, dashboards and visualisation tools would also be an advantage for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their ESG career within a leading organisation committed to long-term sustainable growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

In return, we are offering a salary up to £40k with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme.

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term. However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.