We are looking for a Sustainability Data & Carbon Analyst to Manage the collection, validation and analysis of environmental and carbon data to provide a reliable evidence base for decision making. Support accurate carbon footprint, ESG and sustainability reporting, including progress against decarbonisation targets. Use insight from data to identify emissions trends, key hotspots and opportunities to reduce carbon 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.
What you’ll be doing in the role
Functional Responsibilities and activities
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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.
- Support the development of evidence-based business cases for decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
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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.
- Support internal awareness and behaviour change activity by providing clear evidence, insight and practical information.
Compliance and Risk Management
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Support ESG reporting, including SECR, SHIFT and internal sustainability reporting requirements.
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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.
Requirements
What we’re looking for
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Understanding of climate change, carbon reduction and sustainability principles.
- Knowledge of GHG Protocol, SECR, SHIFT or similar sustainability reporting frameworks (Desirable)
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Awareness of carbon accounting principles, including Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions.
- Understanding of retrofit, energy efficiency or housing asset management (Desirable)
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Understanding of ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and draw clear conclusions.
- Ability to contribute to business cases or options appraisals using data and evidence. (Desirable)
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High attention to detail and accuracy when collecting, validating and reporting data.
- Ability to support behaviour change or sustainability awareness activity. (Desirable)
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Good communication skills, with the ability to explain and present data and insight clearly to different audiences.
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Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
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High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
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Experience supporting carbon, sustainability, ESG or environmental reporting.
- Experience working in housing, assets, retrofit, energy efficiency or the built environment. (Desirable)
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Experience using data dashboards, Power BI or other reporting tools.
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Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject such as sustainability, environment, data, engineering, geography, housing or the built environment
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Project support or project coordinatior experience.
Benefits
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Salary from £29,978 up-to £33,415 per year
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Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
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28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
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Option to buy and sell annual leave
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Training, development, and qualification opportunities
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Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
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Corporate health scheme membership
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Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Local gym membership discounts.
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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.
Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!
