CBAM Data Analyst

Tata Steel UK
Scunthorpe
4 days ago
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We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.


Are you a data professional who wants their work to influence real commercial outcomes?


The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduces strict emissions reporting requirements that will directly affect our ability to trade into EU markets.


We are seeking a Data Analyst to take ownership of CBAM-related emissions data across Tata Steel UK.


What you will do

This is not a standard reporting role. The accuracy of your work will help protect the business from financial penalties and ensure we remain eligible to export into Europe. You will be responsible for collecting, validating and reporting emissions data across multiple sites and systems.


Your responsibilities will include:



  • Gathering emissions and production data from across the organisation
  • Validating data to ensure it meets evolving EU and UK regulatory requirements
  • Building and maintaining robust audit trails for external verification
  • Processing large datasets to calculate carbon intensity and prepare reports
  • Producing customer‑specific data files to support their CBAM declarations
  • Identifying data gaps and leading corrective actions
  • Working with IT to improve traceability and automate data processes
  • Supporting scenario modelling to understand financial and commercial impacts

You will also act as the internal subject matter expert on CBAM data requirements and help educate colleagues where needed. The quality of your analysis will directly support customer confidence and regulatory compliance in 2027 and beyond.


What you will need

You will have strong analytical capability and experience managing large, complex datasets.


You will bring:



  • Advanced Excel skills and strong data validation experience
  • Experience using BI or analytics tools
  • High attention to detail and a structured approach to quality control
  • The ability to understand and apply technical regulatory requirements
  • Confidence explaining data clearly to non‑technical stakeholders

Experience in sustainability reporting, emissions data, regulatory reporting or financial data environments would be advantageous.


For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact:


What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers its employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:



  • A market competitive salary
  • 35 days holidays per annum
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
  • Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
  • One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.


Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.


Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.


Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube


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