Sustainability Data Analyst

Sustainability Data Analyst - Nationwide

We are seeking a Sustainability Data Analyst to play a key role in advancing our ESG initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, the Sustainability Data Analyst will analyze critical sustainability data, develop insightful reports, and contribute to impactful environmental strategies across the Chadwicks Group in the Republic of Ireland and MacNaughton Blair in Northern Ireland. This pivotal role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and can be based in either Belfast or Dublin. Join us in driving sustainable practices and making a meaningful impact across our companies.

Knowledge & Experience

• Adept at leveraging data-driven insights for strategic decision making
• Excellent project management and data collection and analytical skills.
• Championing and motivating colleagues to bring new ideas and try new approaches.
• A natural collaborator, proficient in engaging with various stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and employees, to gather required sustainability-related data.
• Ability to collect, store and manage data to stand up to external auditing scrutiny
• Full clean driver's license

Key Responsibilities

• Rigorous data analysis
• Perform a comprehensive analysis of sustainability-related data, spanning a wide array of product lines and categories.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify trends and pinpoint areas of improvement.
• Innovate and design data models and interactive dashboards that provide real-time insights into sustainability performance.
• Regularly update and refine these tools to adapt to evolving business needs and sustainability goals.
• Ensure the models are user-friendly and accessible, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
• Act as a contributor in the development and execution of sustainability strategies.
• Leverage data insights to inform and shape initiatives, ranging from waste reduction programs to carbon footprint projects.
• Implement a schedule of reviews and audits to continually assess the accuracy and integrity of sustainability data.
• Articulate complex data findings in a clear and impactful manner.
• Prepare detailed quarterly reports to highlight key insights and progress with sustainability targets.
• Track charity hours and funds raised by colleagues.
• Prepare presentations for Grafton Group, sales teams, and suppliers.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within sustainability roles and/or exposure to the building materials sector preferred but not essential.

Essential Competencies

• The ability to build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Drive, enthusiasm, and flair, combined with resilience and rigor.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a senior leadership team.
• The flexibility and willingness to learn.
• The ability to implement change.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Strong project management, data collection and analytical skills.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into simple communications and plans.

Contract Type

• Permanent full time
• Full time 39-hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday (Hybrid Working)
• Location: Dublin or Belfast

Our Benefits Include

• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives
• Other Standard Benefits

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleague's responsibility to familiarize themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.