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Location: Hub based!  London 

But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best

Team: Sustainability 

Salary banding:  £31,500 - £40,000

Experience: Mid-level

Working pattern:Full-Time

Reporting to: Owen Anderson, Head of Sustainability 

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Understanding. Engaging. Direction. 

Top 3 qualities for this role: Analytical, Inquisitive, Adventurous

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….

“A chance to get into the detail and science of carbon and climate, and be part of the engine that drives our net zero decision making”

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

OVO’s vision is to deliver clean, affordable energy for everyone, powered by technology. We started out as a retail energy company with a belief that we could do energy better through fairer pricing, simplicity and unrivalled customer service. As we evolved it became clear that OVO could bring even more value to its customers, by supporting them to decarbonise their homes. We’re building a zero carbon community – and bringing everyone the green energy, technology and guidance they need to make change happen. And, to lead by example, we’re committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2035.

This role in a nutshell:

We’re looking for an analyst that’s savvy with environmental and non-financial sustainability data, quick to learn and keen to engage our company on the journey to net zero carbon.  Whilst some experience is a bonus, you don’t need to be an expert - we’ll train you up on how to do carbon footprinting and sustainability data reporting.

Your key outcomes will be:

• Supporting the reporting of environmental performance data including greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water and waste. This includes setting up and maintaining data collection, consolidation, validation and analysis processes.
• Coordinating Plan Zero data reporting. Building relationships with internal stakeholders to understand performance changes for non-financial data reporting. 
• Assisting with reporting to third parties, including:
• Compliance reporting (e.g. SECR and ESOS);
• Voluntary initiative reporting (e.g. EV100, EP100, SBTi, CDP and TCFD etc.); and
• Investor ESG reporting.
• Supporting the external assurance of carbon footprint data.
• Administering and maintaining OVO’s carbon accounting software system and supporting the sustainability team with data extraction and analysis key ESG metrics.
• Supporting the annual preparation of OVO’s Modern Slavery statement and help to coordinate other policy updates.
• Horizon scanning and researching the latest trends, ensuring OVO’s policies remain progressive and reflective of market best practice. 
• Supporting the brand team with copy reviews, ensuring green claims are backed up and accurate.
• Supporting the delivery of OVO’s annual Plan Zero sustainability report.
• Supporting internal engagement activities on Plan Zero including external speakers, office activities and online news stories.
• Supporting wider Sustainability team initiatives such as research and analysis, and supporting team operations.
• Helping to build the business case for sustainability-related projects and initiatives including assessing the costs and benefits of different options and making recommendations.

You’ll be a successful Sustainability Analyst here at OVO if you have…

• Experience working with sustainability data and reporting frameworks is preferred but not essential
• We’re a small but mighty central Sustainability team, so you’ll be great at teamwork. You’ll have the experience and confidence to independently lead and deliver the workstreams you own, and the intuition to know when to call out risks or issues.
• You’ll be a people person - with the ability to communicate and build networks with a variety of internal stakeholders at both operational and strategic levels. You can influence decision making effectively, and empower and inspire others to take action.
• Lastly, you’ll be no stranger to a fast-growth organisation like OVO, accustomed to agile culture and operating in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• A passion for all things sustainability and data related.
• An understanding of different types of environmental performance data (e.g. Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, waste etc.) built up through some form of academic or professional training or entry-level work experience.
• Some knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol and CDP).
• Strong numerical, data, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience of working with data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse large data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to produce high quality deliverables. 
• A fast learner who thrives in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work with a high degree of autonomy.

Beneficial:

• Sustainability qualifications would be a bonus but are not crucial.
• Experience of working with specialist sustainability reporting software tools such as Enablon.
• Experience in carbon footprinting for businesses or organisations.

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £31,500 and £40,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your healthWith benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and moreFor your wellbeingWith gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donationsFor your home  Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargersFor your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..