ESG Verifier in Portsmouth

Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change. Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.

This role is home based with occasional travel to offices required.

Role and Responsibilities

• The ESG Verifier will conduct external verification and pre-assurance of a company’s sustainability data and reports.
• Responsible for assessing, testing and verifying the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the ESG data.
• Engaging with clients and project teams to ensure compliance.
• Conducting pre-assurance audits to identify compliance issues, omissions, misstatements and potential greenwashing.
• Performing AA1000 audits against the AA1000 principles.
• Conduct external assurance and verifications under AA1000 and ISO 14064 standards.
• Evaluate GHG data, emission factors and calculation methodologies across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
• Evaluate ESG data and associated audit trails, to verify sustainability reporting information.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a company’s internal processes for collecting, calculating and reporting ESG data.
• Ensure reporting complies with regulatory requirements and aligns with international frameworks.
• Conduct on-site audits and stakeholder interviews, to verify ESG data and reports.
• Provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance, mitigation strategies and climate reporting frameworks.
• Prepare audit reports, verification statements and recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients throughout the audit process.
• Support continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies and quality assurance processes.
• Develop and update ESG procedures, in line with regulations, guidance and best practice standards.
• Review and keep up to date with new policies and legislation, associated with ESG services.
• Strong project planning, prioritisation and communication skills, to consult with colleagues and clients to meet deadlines.
• Read and comply with the company’s Health and Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in STEM discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience conducting carbon footprint calculations (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) and auditing.
• ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Lead Verifier.
• An ability to QA clients’ ESG deliverables.
• Advanced user of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong report writing capabilities to write QA processes and verification reports.
• An ability to project manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable:

• Over four years of experience in consultancy or analytical roles, focusing on carbon management.
• Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (ACSAP).
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy technology and climate models.
• Experience in conducting audits, for example, ISO 14001 or ISO 50001.
• Experience in conducting assurance services for clients, for example, 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
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits
• 4pm 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. Good Luck! If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.