ESG Analyst

Overview

Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Analyst — Field Based

£45,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme.

About the job: If you are passionate about sustainability and ready to drive real change, this is the role for you. As a pivotal part of Unipart’s ambitious People, Planet and Principles Sustainability strategy, you will directly contribute to our commitment to achieving net zero carbon targets and play a key role in the delivery of our Social Value strategy. Join us in this field-based role helping Unipart build a more sustainable future.

Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart\’s ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program.

As ESG Analyst you will be part of a team focused on ensuring that Unipart delivers its required reporting and compliance across the sustainability scope. This includes publishing the annual Sustainability reports aligned to ESRS standards, TCFD within annual financial reporting and leading the work to improve Unipart’s EcoVadis credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and coordination of the Sustainability strategy across the business
• Support and in some instances lead on project and initiative delivery across the strategy
• Lead on the delivery and coordination of the Social Value strategy
• Work with the Head of Sustainability Reporting to ensure that all reporting is presented accurately and on time including the annual Sustainability report, TCFD requirements
• Lead the improvement work on EcoVadis and submit the assessment each year ensuring an improved score each year
• Support the Sustainability Director with the creation of materials that engage internally and externally on the business’s sustainability progress and challenges
• Work closely with the internal communication and marketing teams to ensure that the sustainability strategy is communicated effectively
• Provide subject matter expertise on ESG and sustainability related topics to challenge and inform the strategy

About You

• Experience in a similar ESG/Sustainability role, within a corporate environment
• Knowledge of global ESG/Sustainability frameworks and reporting standards, including TCFD, EcoVadis, CDP, PPN06, PPN02, and practical familiarity with ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills for internal/external engagement and report writing
• Strong Stakeholder Management to drive coordination across diverse business functions
• Effective Project Management and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy in data/reporting
• Strong Team Player with proven Problem-Solving skills
• (Desirable) Practical experience with Process Improvement or Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• (Desirable) A degree in a technical or business subject
• (Desirable) Experience with sustainability data management and analysis tools

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity – all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.