Sustainability Analyst - QHSSE

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sustainability Analyst to join our QHSSE team, supporting the delivery of our environmental and sustainability objectives across SWARCO UK & Ireland in the UK.

Working closely with the QHSSE Manager and wider business, you'll play an important role in monitoring and improving environmental performance, supporting our Net Zero strategy and ensuring we meet relevant environmental standards and reporting requirements.

This is a varied role where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of sustainability reporting, contribute to environmental improvement projects and work with different departments to help embed sustainable practices across the business.

What you'll be doing

• Collecting, analysing and reporting on environmental data, including energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3), water usage and waste.

• Supporting the delivery of our Net Zero strategy and Carbon Reduction Plans, identifying opportunities to reduce our environmental impact.

• Maintaining and improving our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and supporting internal and external audits.

• Coordinating environmental reporting requirements, including ESOS and SECR, working with teams across the business to gather and validate information.

• Producing monthly environmental dashboards and monitoring progress against sustainability targets and KPIs.

• Supporting environmental compliance, including legislation, risk assessments, waste management and associated documentation.

• Working with operational teams and suppliers to improve waste management, resource efficiency and sustainable working practices.

• Supporting life cycle assessments and identifying opportunities to improve the environmental performance of our products and services.

• Preparing sustainability information for tenders, bids, customer requests and internal reporting.

• Developing environmental awareness materials, including toolbox talks, bulletins and other communications.

• Working alongside our HR team to support Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and activities that benefit local communities.

• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to identify and deliver environmental improvements.

You'll have the opportunity to use your existing experience, develop your knowledge further and make a real contribution to how we manage sustainability across the SWARCO businesses.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with previous experience in sustainability or environmental management, who enjoys working with data, understands environmental reporting requirements and can turn information into practical improvements.

You'll need:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Geography or a related science or engineering discipline.

• Previous experience in a sustainability, environmental or carbon reporting role, ideally with at least 2–3 years' relevant experience.

• Experience collecting, analysing and reporting environmental or sustainability data.

• Good knowledge of carbon reporting, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental management principles.

• An understanding of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and ISO 14001.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work across different departments and manage competing priorities.

• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and supporting sustainability initiatives.

• Flexibility to travel to other SWARCO locations when required.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting ESOS, SECR or Carbon Reduction Plan reporting.

• Knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

• Experience with ISO 50001, PAS 2080 or life cycle assessments.

• Knowledge of waste management legislation and environmental compliance.

• Experience using Power BI, carbon accounting software or other sustainability reporting tools.

• Relevant professional qualifications or membership of ISEP (formerly IEMA).

• Experience supporting environmental audits, sustainability projects or Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

You'll be organised, approachable and confident working with colleagues across the business, with the ability to take ownership of your work and contribute ideas that help us improve our environmental performance.

Additional Information

Why join SWARCO?

At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global business helping to shape the future of transport.

What we offer

At SWARCO, we want our people to feel supported, valued and able to develop their careers. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll have access to:

• Company vehicle, with the option for personal use
• 25 days' holiday, rising to 28 days, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Employer pension contributions
• Overtime possible
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• PPE and tools provided
• Training and development opportunities to support your career progression
• A supportive working environment where employee feedback is actively encouraged

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment.

Agency Information

Agencies, please note: Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) directly. We ask that you respect the relationships we have already established with these suppliers.

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