Sustainability Consultant (data specialist)

Company overview

Mannion Daniels Limited is a global health, social development, and environmental consultancy with operational bases in the United Kingdom, Kenya, Nigeria, Cyprus, Bangladesh, and Somalia. Our work covers six practice areas, which include areas dedicated to Gender and Social Development and Climate and Sustainability. We have a portfolio of international development programmes across the six practice areas that work to reduce poverty overseas and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We work to create an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world and build movements for change by partnering with governments, multilateral agencies, local communities, and like-minded organisations to deliver effective and sustainable solutions.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of everything we do as a company, and we have various certifications that demonstrate our commitment to reducing our contribution to climate change and environmental degradation. Certified as B Corp, we are recognised for practicing business as a force for social and environmental good. We are also certified against the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard and certified as a CarbonNeutral company. Our near-term carbon reduction and net zero targets have been validated by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTI) and are participants in the UNFCCC s Climate Neutral Now pledge, the UN s Race to Zero campaign through the SME Climate Hub, the UN Global Compact, and the Get Nature Positive campaign. We bring our dedication and first-hand experience of becoming an environmentally responsible and accountable organisation to all our assignments.

Job context

mdsustain is an environmental and sustainability consulting service within the MannionDaniels Climate and Sustainability Practice. mdsustain is dedicated to helping organisations reduce their impact on the planet and provides guidance, workshops, and tools that support organisations to systematically 1) understand, 2) assess, 3) improve and 4) communicate their environmental sustainability.

Our services provide a modular, yet holistic and systems thinking approach, to integrating environmental sustainability into any organisation s business model and operating context. We encourage organisations to go beyond carbon, and assess, address, and influence their wider environmental impacts. Each organisation is supported to find their own solutions to their unique challenges through our structured framework of user-friendly tools, facilitated exercises, and collaborative workshops. We support diverse clients ranging from UK-based global food distribution companies and international heath actors to consulting firms based in Europe and grassroots charities working Africa.

Role profile

We are looking for a tech-savvy sustainability consultant to deliver high quality services to our growing portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for delivering carbon footprint analyses and reports, modelling net zero trajectories and carbon reduction pathways, and developing sustainability tools to analyse clients environmental impact. You will have expertise in manipulating large data sets, using digital systems, optimising websites, and building advanced excel tools. The role will include using technical expertise, training, and research to strengthen the mdsustain sustainability service offering.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and enthusiastic, have a high attention to detail, a passion for numbers and sustainability, and excellent client relationship skills.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting carbon footprint assessments and producing high quality reports for clients and their stakeholders
• Producing data management tools and learning materials on carbon emissions, reduction targets, and decarbonisation strategies
• Building interactive excel tools for internal and external stakeholders
• Increasing usability, adding functionality, and improving visual design of sustainability materials
• Developing, streamlining, and enhancing the mdsustain sustainability journey and user experience
• Administering and managing the delivery of interactive sustainability sessions to clients and leading delivery when the Climate and Sustainability Lead is not available
• Undertaking training and research to strengthen sustainability service offering
• Responsible for updates to website design and content, including producing articles and social media posts on various sustainability topics
• Manages and updates the CRM System and Learning Management System (LMS) for clients
• Provides support on operational sustainability for the wider company, including carbon reduction and offsetting actions to achieve net zero
• Feeds into business development opportunities as required

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least one year s experience in corporate sustainability or environmental management, particularly calculating carbon footprints
• Experience in carbon footprint accounting and standards (e.g., GHG Protocol)
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, experienced in optimising websites and digital tools, and excellent IT skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical background
• Knowledge and ability to articulate key concepts around climate change and sustainability
• Comfortable calling and meeting with a range of clients to discuss carbon data collection, calculations, and reporting requirements
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proactive and positive, can-do attitude

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualifications in climate change, sustainability and/or environmental science
• Formal training in carbon accounting methodologies and requirements (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SECR)
• Experience in developing sustainability tools, materials, and strategies for businesses
• Knowledge of various environmental and sustainability frameworks including ISO 14001, B Corp, TCFD, SASB, GRI, CSRD
• Experience achieving sustainability improvements in house or as consultancy
• Experience in sustainability engagement strategies and communications
• Experience with CRM and LMS systems

We acknowledge that no one will ever meet all the requirements for a role, so if you think this role is right for you then we would love to hear from you regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

Reporting and organisation

This is a UK based position reporting to the Climate and Sustainability Lead and is based either in London, or in Bath. Occasional international and national travel may be required. This is a full-time position with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Salary and package

Salary range: £34,000 - £41,000 (Within Salary Band 5)
Holiday: 25 days per annum + public holidays
Pension: 8% employer contribution
Life insurance: Company life insurance scheme
Benefits: Access to a flexible benefits and discounts scheme through Perkbox, Membership and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, workplace nursery and gym memberships.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to careers(at)by 1 September 2023. Please put the Job Title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. MannionDaniels reserves the right to interview early for the right candidate.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity, right to work documentation and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times.

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