Sustainability Analyst

KLH Sustainability is looking for a Sustainability Analyst to join our London-based team! What KLH offer A collaborative work environment in a small and supportive team formed of people from diverse backgrounds.  £33,000 – £44,000 salary, depending on experience (based on 37.5 hours working week).  4% pension contribution based on a 5% personal contribution.  Cycle to work scheme.  Annual bonus opportunities in line with our Employee Ownership Trust status.  We are proactive in our learning and encourage employees to take ownership of their professional development. We offer:  Payment of a professional subscription such as IEMA or CIBSE.  Up to 20 days a year for professional and personal growth including regular lunchtime CPDs.  An opportunity to attend client meetings from day one, and the opportunity to take the lead on projects when you feel ready, with support from senior management.  25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days.  Flexible working with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office (for a full-time position). Your core office working hours can be reviewed and agreed with your line manager depending on other life commitments you may have.  Three weeks remote working allowance each year (i.e., away from the office and your usual homeworking set-up). This is used by our employees to extend their stay at a holiday location or with family abroad and facilitates travelling at nonpeak times.  We believe in the positive impact that we can have outside our direct project work and offer two days paid volunteering per year for employees to get involved in matters important to them. What KLH do Our mission is to accelerate change by making sustainability accessible to all. KLH Sustainability are specialist consultant in the built environment. We support clients – developers, architects, contractors, and others - to take advantage of the opportunity's sustainability presents in both the short and longer term. Our pragmatic, problem solving approach adds value across a programme’s lifecycle from strategy development through to implementation and legacy.  The scale of projects and the type of clients we work with is diverse; 1,500 sustainable homes on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a circular economy strategy for one of the UK’s largest housing associations, the Earth’s favourite healthy drinks factory for Innocent Drinks, a London development of ten zero waste, lifecycle carbon neutral homes and an SBTi-aligned net zero carbon strategy and associated implementation support for master developer, Urban+Civic. We are a small team who are fortunate to work on large projects, where our impact can be significant. We believe honest communication and a problem-solving approach is fundamental to building strong relationships and this is reflected in the number of repeat and long-term clients we have.  We are a dynamic team of professionals who believe in what we do. We consider diversity a critical factor in providing quality advice and solutions to our clients. The common thread that binds us is the KLH values that each team member embodies.  Our business is committed to providing advice and making decisions that benefit the natural environment, local communities, and our work force. This is validated through our BCorp certification. You can find more about us from our website, klhsustainability.com The ideal candidate As a micro-enterprise our job roles and functions are not restricted to a fixed set of duties. Daily activities include diverse support on project work and all employees are encouraged to play a role in wider business management duties. The ideal candidate for this analyst role will have a technical focus and experience and skills in the following:  2+ years' experience working in a consultancy or practice related to sustainability and/or the wider construction industry.  Technical background with studies related to Buildings, Materials, or manufacturing processes. An understanding of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment),  Experience working with One Click LCA or a similar tool  Advanced Excel skills to conduct numerical analysis and modelling. Good technical analysis ability, handling data, spreadsheet hygiene, interpretation, and results generation. Strong knowledge of unit conversions. Strong attention to detail Knowledge of the UK planning process and Building Regulations (desirable).  Good written skills, including clear and concise report writing. Comfortable in delivering presentations and facilitating workshops or a desire to develop this skill under the guidance of senior team members.  A curious mind with a desire to explore ideas and learn new subject areas.  Other desirable skills: Automation/programming Experience in Power BI and InDesign Construction site experience (Working or visiting) Experience in environmental management or ESG.  We are looking for a human not a superhero. If you do not embody all qualities listed above (yet), but they speak to you and you can relate to KLH’s mission, do not hesitate to get in touch! How to apply To apply, send a CV and a 150-word cover letter/email explaining why you are interested in the LCArole at KLH Sustainability to [email protected]. Deadline for applications is 23/10/2024, we encouraged those interested to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held both remotely and in person at our London office.