QA ESG Analyst

Inspired is a UK market‑leading, technology‑enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability, servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, Inspired focuses on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, it allows clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, while powering their journey to net zero.

This role is home‑based with occasional visits to our Kirkham (Lancashire) head office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) of clients’ ESG deliverables, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessments and reports; Streamlined Environment and Carbon Reporting (SECR); Energy Savings Opportunity Schemes (ESOS) reports; Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculations and reports; and Net‑Zero strategies.
• Conduct ISO 9001 internal audits and external assurance services for clients, for example verification of GHG emissions to meet ISO 14064 and comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• Develop and update QA procedures for a range of ESG services to meet the latest regulations, guidance and best‑practice standards.
• Responsible for QA checks and audit trails for client deliverables, ensuring they are compliant with no omissions or misstatements.
• Conduct external assurance services for clients, for example verification of GHG emissions to meet ISO 14064, AA1000 and CSRD.
• Strong project planning, prioritisation and communication skills to consult with colleagues and meet client deadlines.
• Project‑manage QA services to help manage individual and team workload.
• Provide training to staff members as part of continuous improvement measures.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for improving ESG workstreams.
• Review and keep up to date with new policies and legislation associated with ESG services.
• Read and comply with the company’s Health and Safety Policy, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others; cooperate with managers and other employees in fulfilling objectives and statutory duties.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in STEM/Humanities discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience conducting carbon footprint calculations (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) or the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
• Ability to QA clients’ ESG deliverables and advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong report‑writing capabilities, to write QA processes.
• Ability to project‑manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable:

• 2+ years of experience in consultancy or analytical roles, focusing on carbon management.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy technology and climate models.
• Experience in conducting external audits such as ISO 14001 or ISO 50001.
• Experience in conducting assurance services for clients, e.g. ISO 14064 or CSRD.
• Experience in providing training to staff members.
• Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

What We Offer

• Training and development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Share‑save scheme.
• Life insurance.
• 4 pm finish on Friday.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In‑House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Good luck!