Sustainability Analyst in Shirebrook

The Sustainability Analyst will strengthen the organisation's environmental reporting and data capabilities across carbon, product sustainability, waste, supply chain compliance and regulatory compliance. This role supports the annual carbon audit, builds and maintains databases, and leads data collection and analysis for key sustainability-linked reporting requirements, including EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, WEEE and Batteries. The role is responsible for improving data quality, streamlining processes, and supporting the organisation's readiness for evolving disclosure standards.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Data Management: Develop, maintain, and continually enhance databases for carbon reporting (Scopes 1, 2, 3); product sustainability attributes and material composition; waste and recycling data; packaging, plastics, WEEE and batteries datasets for regulatory submissions; apply robust data quality checks, version control, and documentation standards.
• Carbon Reporting & Annual Audit: Support the annual carbon audit from planning through assurance; collate activity data from sites, stores, logistics, brands, and suppliers; complete emissions calculations using approved factors; prepare audit-ready documentation and support external assurance; identify opportunities to simplify and strengthen the reporting process; use data to advise on pathways to reduce carbon footprint and improve methodologies.
• Regulatory Sustainability Reporting (EPR, PPT, WEEE & Batteries): Lead data collection, preparation and validation for EPR submissions (UK and EU markets), Plastic Packaging Tax reporting, and WEEE and Battery obligations; ensure accurate material breakdowns, product classification, weights, formats and supplier data; maintain audit trails and improve reporting efficiency; collaborate with Packaging, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to close data gaps and clarify responsibilities.
• Waste & Recycling Performance: Maintain waste and recycling datasets across sites, distribution centres and retail operations; analyse trends and support identification of waste reduction or recycling improvement opportunities.
• Product Sustainability Data: Support development of product-level datasets (e.g., composition, certifications, recyclability, packaging formats); improve completeness and consistency of data; drive the development of the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system; assist with data preparation for material certifications and future requirements such as Digital Product Passports (DPP) and ecodesign disclosures.
• Reporting, Analysis & Insight: Produce dashboards, reports, and analytical summaries covering carbon performance, waste and recycling metrics, packaging and EPR performance, WEEE & battery obligations, and product material and sourcing insights; provide insight that informs strategy, operational improvements, and risk management; support broader ESG reporting (e.g., UK SRS, CSRD, SECR) by supplying validated environmental data.
• Process Improvement & Governance: Lead initiatives to streamline data collection, reduce manual effort, and improve reliability; develop training materials and guidance for data owners and internal stakeholders; support implementation of automation or system enhancements where appropriate.
• Management of compliance administration accounts: Manage administrative aspects of compliance data and related processes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience using SQL and Power BI
• Comfortable working with internal teams and stakeholders
• Self-motivated and able to manage work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to explain insights and recommendations clearly to non-technical audiences
• An interest in sustainability and making a difference