Philosophy Consulting Ltd
Data Analyst and Sustainability Consultant
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Job Title
Full-time position (37.5 hrs/week), although part-time considered for the right candidate. Flexible working hours also considered.
Salary
£28,000 to £32,000 (based on full-time hours) – depending on experience.
Location
Remote, but ideally Oxfordshire, London or Cornwall base preferred for proximity to team and to support regular travel to clients.
Benefits
- 27 days holidays (or Pro Rata) including your birthday.
- Up to 3 days volunteering (again pro rata).
- Certified Living Wage Employer, equal opportunities employer & Certified B Corp.
Company Overview
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including from people who are under-represented in the sustainability sector, as well as those changing careers or returning to work.
About Us
Philosophy Consulting is a certified B Corp working with ambitious, thoughtful businesses. The company was born out of a heartfelt desire to unlock the power of business to create a safer, more prosperous and resilient world. We act as partners and trusted advisors, enabling our clients to take effective action that aligns their business with the needs of people and the planet, profitably.
Our Services
- Strategy and Insights
- ESG Regulation and Reporting
- B Corp Consultancy
- Carbon Accounting and Impact Data
Our Values and Impact
- We create positive Impact through our client consulting.
- We are diverse and inclusive.
- We act as a good citizen of our communities and active campaigner for public to protect people and planet.
- We operate within planetary boundaries.
The Role
This is a full time (although part-time 4 days a week will be considered) early career-level role for someone with a strong interest in data, environmental protection and the role of business in protecting the planet. We welcome career changers and people returning to work after a break, with relevant experience gained outside consultancy counting.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support on client projects from proposal to delivery.
- Collect and analyse ESG data and translate findings into strategy.
- Collaborate with clients across sectors to embed sustainability into core business operations.
- Help to prepare sustainability reports, carbon disclosures, or impact assessments.
- Share what you learn with colleagues and help the team develop as we grow.
Core Focus Areas
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Carbon Footprinting & Climate Strategy
- Calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
- Recommending emission reduction strategies, including science-based targets (SBTi).
- Using tools like CarbonAltDelete, GHG Protocol tools, Excel models, or other specialised carbon management platforms (e.g. Normative, Watershed, Greenly, Compare Your Footprint).
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B Corp Certification
- Conducting gap analyses against B Impact Assessment (BIA) requirements.
- Advising clients on governance, employee policies, community engagement, environmental impacts, and customer stewardship.
- Guiding the application and verification process with B Lab.
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Materiality Assessments
- Supporting the senior consultants on materiality or stakeholder-based assessments.
- Engaging internal and external stakeholders through surveys, interviews, or workshops.
- Creating materiality matrices and reports aligned with GRI, CSRD, or SASB standards.
Requirements
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel or other tools.
- Around two years’ experience in sustainability, either in consultancy, an in-house ESG role, or a comparable setting where you have done similar work.
- Awareness or understanding of ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, CDP, CSRD).
- Experience with carbon accounting tools.
- Project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Clear written and spoken communication, including explaining technical detail to non-specialists.
- Professional experience and/or degree in sustainability, geography, environmental science, climate policy, economics or another related field.
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The successful applicant must have the legal right to work in the UK; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Desirable Skills
- Proficient with AI tools such as Claude, particularly how to use these to efficiently and accurately to complement and accelerate data processing.
- Familiarity or experience with B Corp Certification.
- Impact reporting experience.
- EcoVadis, ISO 14001 certification and CDP submission knowledge.
- Wider sustainability topic knowledge such as human rights, supply chain engagement and nature/biodiversity impact.
How to Apply
Please complete our recruitment form via the link provided and attach your CV (two pages max) outlining your experience.
If you need this advert in a different format, or any adjustment to the application or interview process, email us at careers@philosophyconsulting.co.uk and we will arrange it.
We will share interview questions in advance with everyone we shortlist.
No agencies please.
Closing Date
Wednesday 16th September 2026.
Note
We are interested in what you can do and how you think, not whether you tick every box, so if you meet most but not all of the requirements, please still apply.
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