Senior Climate and Sustainability Analyst - #1722401

Job Title:Senior Climate and Sustainability Analyst

Salary:£40,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:Saltaire, West Yorkshire (with hybrid working)

Type:Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Climate and Sustainability Analyst to join their dynamic team. Based in Saltaire or from another UK office (with occasional travel to Saltaire), the role involves contributing to impactful work in decarbonisation, climate change resilience, natural capital, catchment resilience, and social value.

You will play a key role in developing and communicating net zero strategies, calculating carbon footprints for infrastructure and other projects, and helping expand and evolve sustainability services. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to shape innovative solutions to the climate crisis.

Our client is an independent, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. Sustainability and climate resilience are central to their mission, and their supportive, inclusive culture reflects their commitment to people, innovation, and positive environmental impact.

They provide an empowering work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development, career growth, and wellbeing initiatives.

• Develop and implement net zero and decarbonisation strategies.
• Contribute to wider climate change and sustainability projects.
• Manage projects and client contracts, including proposal and tender preparation.
• Produce technical reports and engaging presentations.
• Contribute to best practice sharing and continuous service innovation.

Essential:

• Strong understanding of carbon management and conversion factors.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Interest in circular economy and resource efficiency.
• Membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant subject (e.g. environmental science, sustainability consultancy, carbon management).
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant body (e.g. IEMA, CIWEM).

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours scheme.
• Professional development budget and chartership support.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (UK only).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health and wellbeing programmes.
• A supportive, people-first culture with social activities and community engagement through their charitable foundation.

Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds. Our client supports flexible and part-time working and encourages returners to work and career changers to apply. You must have the right to work in the UK.

With a generous training budget, access to a wide range of professional development resources, and an internal culture that champions progression, this role offers a clear path for career advancement. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to shape the growth of climate and sustainability services within a leading consultancy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.