Tata Steel UK
Sustainability Specialist
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Sustainability Specialist
Sustainability Specialist
Location: Sheffield (hybrid role)
Salary: £33,120 per annum plus benefits Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
We are looking for a Sustainability Specialist to provide expert technical support and leadership in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon accounting and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), supporting the delivery of our sustainability ambitions across Tata Steel UK.
Reporting to the Sustainability Policy & Assessment Manager, you will play a key role in delivering robust carbon and environmental data, analysis and reporting, supporting regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with colleagues across the business and external stakeholders to ensure Tata Steel maintains its leadership position in sustainability within the steel industry.
What You Will Do
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Develop and implement robust methodologies for:
- Greenhouse gas emissions calculation and reporting
- Supporting mandatory and voluntary requirements
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Ensure accurate data collection, validation and audit trails to support external verification processes
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Maintain and enhance tools and models used for:
- Carbon accounting
- Life Cycle Assessment
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Provide expert technical advice on sustainability, life cycle thinking, and carbon emissions to:
- Business units
- Senior leadership
- Commercial and Sales & Marketing teams
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Support the development of company sustainability strategy, identifying opportunities to maximise value through sustainability
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Act as an expert user of the MoniCA system for:
- Energy and CO₂ data
- Supporting customer sustainability requests
- Third-party reporting platforms
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Represent Tata Steel externally with professionalism and expertise including:
- Verification bodies
- Industry associations
- Customers and collaborative partners
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Share knowledge through:
- Presentations
- Conferences
- Publications (internally and externally)
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Provide:
- Technical guidance and mentoring to team members and students
- Support for team development activities (including objective setting and team engagement)
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Ensure safe systems of work and support broader HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) activities where required
What You Will Need
Enviable Experience & Expertise
Strong expertise in:
- Sustainability principles
- Carbon accounting and greenhouse gas emissions
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical/numerical capability
- Data validation and environmental reporting
- Ability to interpret and apply technical and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Degree in a scientific or related discipline (minimum)
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Professional membership (desirable)
Key Attributes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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For a full job description or an informal discussion, please contact: sue.robinson@tatasteeleurope.com
What We Can Offer You
Tata Steel UK provides comprehensive benefits packages for their employees, including:
- A market-competitive salary
- 35 days holiday per annum
- Annual Pay Review
- Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)
- Ongoing Tata Steel training (one of the best in the industry)
- Private Healthcare Scheme (individual cover)
- One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
- Extensive lifestyle benefits including:
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount scheme (Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover, and other local services)
Why Choose Us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes, spanning approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We are part of Tata Group, a global conglomerate with diverse businesses including:
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Tetley Tea
Our Commitment
Sustainability is at the core of our operations. We are dedicated to:
- Responsibly managing our operations
- Continuously improving our performance
- Innovating for a sustainable future
Tata Steel UK is committed to:
- Reducing energy consumption
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2045
To learn more about our sustainability journey, visit: Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube.
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