Vacancy Number: 25833

Safety / Health / Environment

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. We are working to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable, zero carbon electricity. We are building on the work we have done for over a century to transform lives and enable social and economic progress and change. This is our purpose. We will continue to harness our capability and resources to bring light and energy to communities in Ireland and around the world. We are Driven to Make a Difference and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

The Sustainability Performance Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the alignment of sustainability objectives with overall business goals. This role is instrumental in providing data analysis, reporting, and project support to ensure effective integration of sustainability considerations across Business Units. By facilitating collaboration and communication, the Sustainability Performance Analyst contributes to achieving sustainability targets and enhancing organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Planning, Targets & Forecasts

• Collaborate with Business Units in completing sustainability plans, targets and forecasts and also consolidation of group sustainability plans, targets & forecasts
  
  

Sustainability Analysis

• Gather and analyse sustainability data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights
  
• Assist in evaluating sustainability initiatives against strategic goals
  
• Completing quarterly & annual sustainability analysis
  
  

Project Assistance

• Assist in conducting sustainability impact assessments for new projects and initiatives
  
• Provide support for sustainability-related projects, including research, data analysis, and documentation
  
• Assist in tracking milestones, deliverables, and budgets
  
  

Maintain Sustainability Risk Register

• Identify, assess, and document sustainability-related risks
  
• Maintain a risk register to track and manage potential issues
  
  

Review and Maintain Sustainability Policies

• Regularly review and update sustainability policies to align with changing standards, regulations, and organisational goals
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate on drafting improvement opportunities and action plans based on insights gathered from sustainability data analysis
  
• Contribute ideas for enhancing sustainability performance and reporting efficiency
  
  

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Primary degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Engineering, Data Analysis or related field
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, project management, or sustainability-related roles
  
• Proficient in analysing performance data, identifying trends, variances, and insights
  
• Skilled in managing KPI reports, analysing data, and implementing improvements
  
• Excellent communicator, conveying information to stakeholders through various channels
  
• Effective collaborator, adept at working with colleagues from diverse Business Units
  
• Strong project management capabilities ensuring tasks are executed within constraints
  
• Proficient research skills to gather, analyse, and synthesise information supporting decision-making and innovation
  
  

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 years within the ESB
  
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations
  
  

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

This role reports to the Sustainability Performance Analysis Manager.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  
• Progressive, hybrid working model
  
• Career development through mentoring and training
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  
• Sports and Social Clubs
  
• Networking opportunities
  
• Credit Union
  
• Generous Pension
  
• Access to staff well-being programs
  
• Generous parental leave entitlements
  
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  
  

Salary

€55,500 - €65,500 depending on experience.

Closing Date

19th November 2024.

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.