Senior Carbon Analyst

sse.com; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Carbon Analyst to drive the business towards achieving net zero by 2030. The role involves leading greenhouse gas emissions reporting and delivering analysis to support emissions reduction strategies. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in data analysis and policy context. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working options, with a commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP services

Interest-free loans for transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject and evidence of professional experience.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to inform GHG emissions strategy.
• Familiarity with climate, sustainability, and energy policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual emissions reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
• Deliver GHG emissions forecasting and analysis.
• Develop methodologies to improve data governance.
• Present updates and analysis as the carbon data expert.

Skills

Analysis for organizational strategy

Experience with GHG emissions reductions

Engaging and influencing across teams

Understanding of climate and sustainability policy

Experience in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary:

£42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role:

To help us reach net zero by 2030, we’re looking for a Senior Carbon Analyst to play a key part in driving our business towards achieving net zero. Someone who can bring big ideas, fresh skills and innovative thinking to build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family and the community you live in for generations to come.

You’ll have a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in this role which sits within our Investment Appraisal and Analysis team, part of the Regulation and Strategy Directorate. Join us on our journey. Help us power change.

You will:

• Lead on annual Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting to meet regulatory requirements and transparently communicate our climate impact to our wider stakeholder community in various formats.
• Deliver quantitative GHG emissions forecasting and analysis to inform, influence and engage colleagues across the business to drive progress towards our science-based emissions reductions targets.
• Analysedisplaced carbon, operational carbon, capital carbon, naturecarbonand negative carbon.
• Methodology development and documentation to support the above to improve data governance and support data assurance processes.
• Working closely with the Sustainability team,presentregularupdatesand one-off analysis in a variety of internal forumsthat you lead/supportas the carbon data subject matter expert,helpingdrivedecisionmaking.

You have:

• Educated to degree level in a relevantsubject (or equivalent), and evidence of relevant professional experience.
• Undertakenanalysis to inform organisational strategy: collecting relevant information, analysing it systematically and translating it into reports and presentations, especially in relation to GHG emissions reductions (e.g. science-based targets).
• Experience engaging with and influencing people across an organisation to drive positive change.
• Familiarity with the wider context for climate,sustainabilityand energy policy (e.g. climate emergency, net zero, just transition).
• Experience of working inmulti-disciplinaryteams towardssharedobjectives.

About SSE:

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life:

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer:

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 351671 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.