Senior Climate & Sustainability Analyst

Job Title: Senior Climate and Sustainability Analyst

Salary: 40-55k

Location: Saltaire (with hybrid working options available 3 day in office minimum)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client's Climate and Sustainability team is looking for a passionate individual to join the team. This role is based in the Saltaire office, but can also be carried out from another office, with occasional travel to Saltaire required. The team works across various disciplines including decarbonisation, climate change adaptation, natural capital, catchment resilience, and social value.

If you have a background and experience in addressing the climate crisis and fostering societal resilience to climate change, this role is for you.

Our client is an established, independent, and employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Ireland, and globally. Sustainability and climate resilience are at the core of their company strategy. The company fosters a supportive environment, offering significant investment in staff development.

• Develop decarbonisation strategies and implementation plans to achieve net-zero targets.
• Contribute to broader sustainability and environmental projects, including climate change plans.
• Manage projects and contracts in a client-facing role, including tender preparation.
• Contribute to best practices and identify emerging trends and science.
• Produce technical reports and presentations.

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., sustainability consultancy, environmental science, carbon management).
• Chartered status (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM) or a strong commitment to obtaining it.
• Experience using carbon conversion factors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Solid understanding of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with UN Sustainable Development Goals and circular economy principles.
• Active membership with IEMA or a similar professional body.

• Competitive salary and flexible working conditions, including hybrid options.
• An annual Employee-Owned Benefit scheme.
• Support for professional development, including a generous training budget and chartered membership qualifications.
• A focus on mental health and work-life balance, with social activities and well-being initiatives.
• Opportunities to engage with the community through sustainability projects, such as tree planting and STEM outreach.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community and offers flexible working options, including part-time and job-sharing opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a growing team and take ownership of key climate and sustainability projects. With significant investment in your professional development, our client provides a path for career growth and skills enhancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.