Location
Cambridge

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£46,444 - £51,088 per annum (Band D S1)

About the Role
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is seeking a Sustainability Data Manager to join the Innovation Team. This role involves working closely with multiple teams across BAS to support the organisation’s decarbonisation efforts and deliver carbon reduction strategies. The successful candidate will analyse and manage energy and carbon data across BAS operations including Cambridge offices, Antarctic Research Stations, Ships, Aircraft, and Business Travel. They will provide critical data and analysis to the BAS Decarbonisation Management Group and the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP), supporting carbon accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

The role includes assessing energy performance of buildings and carbon savings from interventions, collaborating with project managers, engineers, and facilities staff to facilitate carbon reduction in infrastructure and wider projects. The postholder will lead BAS carbon accounting and reporting to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), supporting compliance with UKRI sustainability strategy and HM Treasury Greening Government Commitments.

The Sustainability Data Manager will also contribute to the BAS Net Zero transition by working with the Net Zero, Environment, and AIMP teams, engaging with committees and external research organisations to share best practices and develop benchmarks. Communication of BAS’s Net Zero work to the polar community and public is also a key responsibility.

Duties
1. Carbon accounting and reporting: Collate and validate Scope 1, 2, and 3 data; contribute to UKRI annual sustainability reporting; assess decarbonisation project progress; advise project managers and engineers; report on AIMP emissions and wider Scope 3 activities.
2. Energy/Carbon data management and analysis: Ensure proper operation of data collection systems; collaborate with IT and facilities; improve and automate data collection; produce dashboards and reports; audit energy use and recommend improvements.
3. Support Decarbonisation Management Group activities: Develop and deliver energy auditing programmes; conduct user interviews; train staff; assist with travel strategy implementation; update Carbon Management Plan; prepare engagement materials; promote Net Zero Carbon Strategy; assist with workshops.
4. Present work to small groups and wider audiences.

Experience
- Strong background in data management and reporting.
- Experience in energy performance of buildings, energy efficiency, and carbon in the built environment.
- Knowledge of energy/carbon reduction systems and greenhouse gas accounting and reporting.
- Experience in energy monitoring and data analysis to identify trends and performance gaps.
- Ability to collect, collate, and analyse data identifying gaps and trends.
- Experience producing quality reports and presentation materials.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
- Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
- Very good communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent team-working skills and ability to contribute positively.
- Commitment and passion for sustainability issues.
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to travel.

About you
You are analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong commitment to sustainability. You can communicate complex information clearly and inspire others. You work well independently and collaboratively, managing priorities effectively with minimal supervision.

Qualifications
- Degree in Energy, Sustainability, Engineering, Science or equivalent knowledge and analytical skills gained through relevant work experience.
- Desirable: Experience in whole life carbon assessments and wider Scope 3 emissions.
- Desirable: Experience with building energy/renewables modelling tools (e.g. IES, energyPRO).
- Desirable: Auditing experience against standards such as ISO14001, ISO50001, PAS2060, Carbon Trust.
- Desirable: Evidence of ongoing CPD training focused on carbon management.
- Desirable: Professional registration with relevant bodies (e.g. Energy Institute, ISEP, CIBSE).
- Desirable: Programming skills (e.g. Python).
- Medical fitness to travel to Antarctica if required.

The role requires appropriate security screening/vetting as required by UKRI, with potential re-screening during employment.