Sustainability Analyst

Square Peg Associates is seeking a Sustainability Analyst in Burnley, UK, to conduct sustainability assessments and lifecycle analyses. The role involves collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with environmental standards, engaging with suppliers, and analyzing data to support sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a similar role and a degree in Environmental/Sustainability studies. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
Company Overview: Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company that is committed to sustainability and environmentally conscious manufacturing practices. This role is integral to ensuring that products are designed and produced in accordance with the highest environmental standards.

Role Profile: The Sustainability Analyst will play a crucial role in conducting comprehensive sustainability assessments, lifecycle analysis, and environmental impact studies. This position involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain environmental documentation and certification processes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the product development team to align product designs with environmental legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Engage in research to understand the materials used in product structures, coordinating with external suppliers.
• Schedule and conduct supplier investigations and reviews.
• Perform product lifecycle assessments for internal processes and products.
• Gather data and analyse it to support environmental and sustainability initiatives, producing evidence and documentation.
• Actively contribute to the company’s sustainability goals by developing necessary data.
• Identify opportunities for improvement using data analysis and justify recommendations.
• Draft and deliver reports that communicate sustainability initiatives and their environmental impact.
• Prepare technical documentation and maintain a register of product data, including technical files.
• Work collaboratively with all Product Teams, including New Product Design and the Tendering team.

Candidate Profile:
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Degree in Environmental/Sustainability studies or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Analysis Software, and Environmental Calculations.
• Knowledge of sustainable development concepts, frameworks, and ISO standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong teamwork and team-building skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Opportunity: This position offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. You will be part of a company that values innovative methods for manufacturing new products, from conceptual design to final delivery and end-of-life disposal, in line with environmental standards and requirements.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates:

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.