Incommunities
Sustainability Data & Carbon Analyst
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Could you be Incommunities new Sustainability Data & Carbon Analyst?
This is an exciting time to join us ahead of the launch of our new Sustainability strategy. You'll play a key role by collecting, validating and analysing environmental and carbon data, providing a robust evidence base for decision-making. The role will support accurate carbon, ESG and sustainability reporting, using insight to identify emissions hotspots and opportunities to drive carbon reduction across homes, assets and operations.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
In 2024 we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Duties include:
- Collect, validate and maintain environmental, energy and carbon data across homes, assets and operations.
- Support the annual calculation and update of the organisation’s carbon footprint, including Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions.
- Maintain and improve carbon datasets, reporting tools and data quality processes.
- Analyse emissions trends, identify key hotspots and highlight opportunities for carbon reduction.
- Track the impact of sustainability, retrofit and energy efficiency projects, providing clear reporting on outcomes and benefits.
- Aid the development of evidence-based business cases for decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Work with internal teams, including assets, finance, procurement and operations, to improve data accuracy and support delivery of carbon reduction activity.
- Translate data and insight into clear information for colleagues, managers and decision makers.
- Collaborate with external partners, consultants and suppliers to obtain data, validate information and support sustainability initiatives.
- Provide clear evidence, insight and practical information to gain internal awareness and behaviour change activity
- Assist ESG reporting, including SECR, SHIFT and internal sustainability reporting requirements.
- Maintain sustainability KPIs and dashboards to track performance against carbon reduction targets.
- Ensure carbon reporting methods are consistent, transparent and aligned with recognised carbon accounting principles where applicable.
- Identify data gaps, reporting risks and quality issues, escalating these with proposed improvements.
- Support responses to customer, investor, funder or regulatory sustainability queries.
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Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge of climate change, carbon reduction and sustainability principles.
- Awareness of carbon accounting principles, including Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions.
- Knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and draw clear conclusions.
- High attention to detail and accuracy when collecting, validating and reporting data.
- Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
- Experience of carbon, sustainability, ESG or environmental reporting.
- Experience using data dashboards, Power BI or other reporting tools.
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject such as sustainability, environment, data, engineering, geography, housing or the built environment
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Job Requirements
- Right to Work in the UK - Visa Sponsorship is not available.
- Commutable distance of BD17 7BN and able to be onsite 2 days per week.
- Starting salary from £29,978 per year
- Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
Join Our Team!
We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.
We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.
💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
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