We are recruiting for a Sustainability Officer to join our Sustainability and Development Team.
Hybrid role to be based at any of our offices: Barcaldine, Stirling, Shetland, Orkney
Scottish Sea Farms are an internationally recognised farmer of superior quality Scottish salmon. We pride ourselves in providing industry leading and highly personal development paths which build into fulfilling professional careers. If you are committed to developing our industry and are driven to put your strengths to work, we would very much like to hear from you.
We are recruiting for a Sustainability Officer to join our Sustainability and Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Development, you will work closely with the Principal Sustainability Officer to:
* Maintain sustainability data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity for regulatory reporting and internal KPI tracking
* Draft and manage content for annual reports, including CSRD and ISSB disclosures
* Address sustainability data requests from customers and investors
* Conduct GHG emissions accounting, manage relationships with consultants, and oversee data provision for SECR, ESOS, and Climate Change Agreements
* Oversee data provision for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) including carbon footprint calculations.
Implement and report on the company's energy action plan, supporting the transition to net-zero
* Develop Scope 3 reduction plans through stakeholder collaboration to promote sustainable practices throughout the value chain
* Manage submissions and reporting for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
* Advise and support various business functions in driving sustainability initiatives to help meet the company's sustainability targets
* Contribute to sustainable development through conducting climate change assessments and identifying and scoping biodiversity enhancement initiatives for development projects
Essential | The successful candidate will have:
* A degree in a sustainability-related field such as environmental science, sustainability, business, finance, or economics with a sustainability focus
* At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
* Working knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., TCFD, CSRD, ISSB, SASB, GRI)
* Familiarity with the evolving landscape of ESG regulations and reporting requirements
* Understanding of the GHG Protocol and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
* Effective writing skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise reports
* Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Experience in managing sustainability projects and initiatives.
Salary competitive
Closing date for applications will be 30th December 2024