Sustainability Research Associate

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability Research Associate, seeking someone with strong research skills and a passion for sustainability!

Location: Central London (3 days a week in office x2 from home) (west end) + fantastic company benefits

Salary: £35,000 per annum - £55,000 per annum depending on experience

Job Description:

• Conduct research and analysis on topics in support of the CEO's agenda and adding commentary on the findings
• Produce research conducted internally or externally with sustainability a key focus.
• Researching guest speakers and their work for conferences and podcasts
• Digest and interpret data and information around People, Sustainability, Customer and Innovation
• Engage with internal team members and external specialists in order to produce insight and understanding around themes which will provide the Chairman context and knowledge.
• Ensure the Chairman's office is informed of external news and issues within the sustainability field.
• Liaise with the Group sustainability team.
• Support the Chairman on her sustainability podcast, manage the guest list, and liaise with production company
• Represent the Chairman's office at high profile events: for example, networking forums and conferences and be comfortable speaking with senior leaders on a host of topics.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for sustainability and innovation, ideally with working experience in one of these areas
• Self-sufficient, confident and independent
• Excellent at building strong relationships and with effective influencing skills
• Collaborative and collegiate and able to express opinion and challenge where required to senior stakeholders
• Understanding of sustainability - ESG, SBTs, UN Sustainability goals, aims of COP, etc.