Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change.
Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers
We are looking for a Senior ESG Analyst to join our successful ESG team. This role is home based with occasional travel to offices required.
Role and Responsibilities
You will lead and manage projects supporting clients in the development of their ESG reporting and strategy. This includes calculating Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, setting net-zero targets, developing decarbonisation action plans and writing a variety of mandatory and voluntary ESG disclosures. This will involve leading client calls, creating effective client strategies and supporting the development of client solutions to evolve ESG services and ensure they remain market leading.
You will also be responsible for managing a workload of 12+ projects. This will include line managing staff to ensure good communication and client relationships, ensuring the smooth running of projects and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainability into various aspects of the client’s deliverables.
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Project manage data analysis and report production for the delivery of strategic ESG and reporting services, with a focus on: TCFD, CFD, Climate Scenarios, CDP and other ESG Disclosures and Assessments
- Net-Zero Strategy development and Science Based Targets
- Lead on the collation and analysis of technical and financial data on environmental, social and governance solutions to provide practical and commercial information to customers
- Conduct research and analysis to develop our evidence base in climate scenarios, carbon & net zero and input into external communications
- Lead internal and cusDevelop battery business cases using tariff arbitrage, demand charge reduction, DUoS / TNUoS savings and operational flexibility revenues.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Essential:
- Degree in STEM / Humanities discipline or equivalent professional experience demonstrating working knowledge of ESG, climate change mitigation and Net-Zero strategies and the global and national policy drivers
- Ability to process complex technical data and concepts into client-ready information
- Advanced user of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong report writing capabilities and client presentation experience
- Ability to work across multiple projects
- 2+ years of experience in consultancy or analytical roles, focusing on ESG, carbon or broader environmental management
- Experience with at least two of:
carbon footprint calculations including Scope 1 + 2 and SECR reporting
Scope 3 Inventories
Net-zero strategies
SBTi targets
TCFD/CFD Report preparation
Other Reporting & compliance schemes such as GRI, CDP, CSRD
Desirable:
- Team/management experience, e.g., having a direct report
- Experience presenting to Board and Executive level
- CSRD training or knowledge
- FLAG Emissions calculations and reporting
What we offer
- Training and development opportunities
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits
- 4pm finish on Friday
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
