Sustainability Analyst

Job Description

We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need brilliant people to help make it happen.

Octopus Energy Group set out in 2016 to build a greener, cheaper and fairer energy system in the UK. Now as the UK's largest domestic energy supplier, we are at the forefront of driving the green energy revolution, relentlessly delivering better service, lower costs and more innovation.

We are driving full energy-system change, reinventing the way energy is consumed through physical and technological innovation. We are delivering the energy transition, helping reduce households' carbon footprint and bills through three fronts: growing renewable energy generation (mainly through deployment of funds managed by OE Gen); electrifying heating and transport; and enabling a smarter, greener grid through demand flexibility. As an integrated consumer energy business with high brand awareness, customer trust and technology deeply embedded in the consumer energy value chain, Octopus is uniquely positioned to drive the decarbonisation of the consumer energy markets.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and analytical sustainability professional to join Octopus Energy Group's London-based team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on data-led approaches to sustainability and carbon reporting, and who wants to help shape the future of the energy system.

The Sustainability Analyst will work closely with the Group's sustainability Manager and a wide variety of teams across the Group such as Finance, Sales, Workspace and Product. You will help organise and streamline energy and carbon data collection for the Group's SECR and full footprint, working with teams to improve this process and receive high quality assurance ready data. You will also help with reporting to our investors and other stakeholders, establishing systems and controls to tell our high impact story. In addition, you will be helping our readiness and compliance with current and upcoming sustainability reporting frameworks such as the CSRD. This is a highly autonomous role with the opportunity to take ownership of many aspects of Sustainability and Carbon reporting for the Group and support stewardship and engagement activities with the underlying companies that make up the Group.

What you'll do

• Manage energy and sustainability data systems: Drive the systematisation of energy and carbon data collection, storage and calculation across the Group, ensuring full alignment with SECR and other disclosure frameworks.
• Implement scalable reporting infrastructure: Define templates, tools and processes that support efficient reporting as the Group continues to grow.
• Support Group sustainability reporting: Take ownership of data collection processes and disclosures across the Group, supporting regulatory, sales bids and investor reporting needs. This includes Group's Annual Report, Carbon Reduction Plans, ESOS submission and investor reporting.
• Stewardship and engagement: Work with teams from office managers, to product, to procurement teams to understand how we can decarbonise in both strategy and operations. This includes contributing to engagement plans, overseeing action follow-ups, and tracking progress on thematic topics such as facility energy consumption and supply chain transparency.
• Discover and implement decarbonising integrations: Look to build out sustainability due diligence processes in Group operations and strategies. Looking to identify early-stage opportunities for delivering environmental or social value, as well as identify initiatives to improve our sustainability score in bids processes.
• Drive internal reviews: Conduct regular assessments and reviews of our methodologies, disclosure practices and chosen reporting frameworks.
• Measure and manage carbon: Support Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions measurement, including data gathering and the application of carbon accounting methodologies.
• Track regulation: Keep current with sustainability regulations, including CSRD, ISSB S1 & S2, SRS, EU Taxonomy, TCFD and TNFD, ensuring our processes meet evolving expectations.
• Support impact initiatives: Collaborate with our sustainability partnerships to deliver high impact both socially and environmentally.
• Tell compelling stories: Translate raw energy and carbon data into stories we can tell in the Annual Report and to investors and wider stakeholders on insights that demonstrate the value of our work in sustainability.

What you'll bring

• 1-2 years' experience in sustainability, ideally familiar with energy and carbon reporting practices and familiarity with sustainability regulations and standards (e.g. CSRD, CSDDD, ISSB S1 & S2, SRS, EU Taxonomy, ESOS, SBTi TCFD and TNFD).
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in sustainability-related discourse, or an accreditation in sustainability.
• An enormous and genuine passion for sustainability and the energy transition.
• Have experience in social and governance disclosure reporting, not just environmental.
• Practical experience in carbon footprinting and sustainability data collection preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to work across complex data sets.
• Comfortable building or managing reporting platforms and tools; experience streamlining data processes and identifying improvements.
• Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Able to work independently, collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships.

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership

• Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we'd love to help!

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.