Carbon Data Analyst

Alcumus Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability certification company based in Cardiff is seeking a Carbon Data Analyst to ensure the quality of certification processes. The role involves analysing complex data sets, generating carbon footprint reports, and supporting clients in sustainability efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, an experience in carbon calculations, and proficiency in Excel. The position operates under a hybrid work policy, supporting employee wellbeing with various benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in an analytical and sustainability-focused role.
• Experience in calculating carbon footprints.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collate and analyze client data for carbon and sustainability reports.
• Generate outputs including certification reports.
• Identify data gaps and quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in sustainability, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Azure

Dynamics 365

Job description

Carbon Data Analyst

Department: Planet Mark

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff, UK

Description

We see a world where we all contribute to a thriving planet and together, we are a collective force for good. The Planet Mark is a sustainability certification which recognises outstanding achievements, encourages action, and builds an empowered community of like‑minded individuals. We work with businesses to rigorously measure their carbon footprint and social value, engage their staff and supply chain to unlock their knowledge and drive passion for change, and communicate their progress to build a positive brand. We help businesses put a purpose at the heart of their organisation that brings social, environmental, and economic considerations together.

Planet Mark is owned by Alcumus and sits as a stand‑alone division within the Alcumus group alongside the Safe Contractor Division and the ISOQAR division. Alcumus is a successful and globally expanding enterprise with a longstanding commitment to promoting safer and more sustainable workplaces.

We’re looking for a Carbon Data Analyst to join our Measurement Team. This role is central to ensuring the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of the certification process that underpins our credibility and impact. You’ll work with complex datasets, multiple data sources, and a wide variety of member organisations committed to driving meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Collating and analysing client data to produce accurate carbon footprint and sustainability reports.
• Generating certification outputs including SECR, PPN, Carbon Neutral, and Planet Mark reports.
• Identifying data gaps, quality issues, and supporting members with queries and evidence requirements.
• Building and updating dashboards and cumulative reports using Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365.
• Supporting senior Measurement Team members and contributing to product development, advisory work, and event certifications.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To succeed in this role, you will need strong analytical skills, a passion for sustainability, and the ability to work with precision when handling complex datasets. You should be comfortable managing multiple streams of information and collaborating with teams and clients in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment.

Essential Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar analytical and sustainability‑focused role.
• Experience calculating carbon footprints.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Desirable Qualifications

• A degree or qualification in sustainability, engineering, mathematics, statistics, accounting, or a related field is desirable.

Benefits

We operate a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

• 🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave
• 🌴 Generous annual leave
• 🏥 Healthcare Plan
• 💟 Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• 🚲 Cycle‑to‑work Scheme

Future Planning

• 💰 Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 🧬 Life Assurance
• 💸 Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• 🏫 LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested but don’t feel you meet all the requirements? Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we do consider where an individual might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determination whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with us!

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

Alcumus is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working closely with in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.