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Sustainability Data Analyst (6 month FTC)

Ocado Retail Ltd
Hertfordshire
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Vacancy NameSustainability Data Analyst (6 month FTC)
Vacancy NoVN1036
Job TypeFixed Term
LocationHatfield
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Sustainability Data Analyst (6 month FTC)

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (6 month)
Location: Hatfield (hybrid working - 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Level: Manager
Application closing date: 27th August 2025


About us
Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value.
We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket . Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, but it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind , our same-day grocery delivery service.

About the team and the role

Working in the Sustainability team within Ocado Brand, Sourcing & Sustainability (OBSS), the Sustainability Data Analyst will play a key role in gathering, analysing, and reporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance across the business. This role supports data-driven decision-making to reduce environmental impact, ensure regulatory compliance, and meet sustainability targets aligned to the Ocado Retail’s Planet Together sustainability strategy.


What you’ll do

Data Collection & Management

Collect, validate, and manage sustainability-related data, including energy use, emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), packaging, food waste, water, and supply chain metrics. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. finance, logistics, operations, procurement) and external suppliers to gather accurate and timely data

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyse ESG data to identify trends, risks and opportunities to support corporate sustainability goals. Create reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and external disclosures. Support internal stakeholders on policy, strategy and support decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Working with internal and external teams to identify data sources, establish data collection processes, and ensure data accuracy Contributing to the development and implementation of sustainability strategies by providing data-driven insights

Compliance

Ensure data and reporting comply with the relevant meet regulatory and voluntary standards and reporting frameworks Work with the data providers to maintain the databases whilst improving the data accuracy to ensure mandatory reports across all pillars of the Planet Together sustainability strategy

System Support

Maintain or help implement Sustainability data management systems and software Identify opportunities to automate and streamline data processes



Who you are Understanding of sustainability principles, ESG frameworks and relevant regulations High accuracy in data validation, cleaning, and reportingAbility to identify and solve problems related to sustainability data collection and analysisGood communication skills to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to build strong relationships internally and externallyAdaptability within a fast-growing company environmentAble to identify solutions to problems and continually challenge what is possibleDemonstrates collaborative working and proactively supports colleagues to achieve organisational goals


What’s in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail.
If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with the option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
Spend & Save: Recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
Never miss the moments that matter: Blended/Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy an extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.

Our Hiring Process
Lucky for us, we get loads of great applications and we really appreciate that so many people put the time and effort in to apply. To recognise that, we treat all applications respectfully and fairly. So, if yours stands out, you’ll follow our standard hiring process - one of our Talent Partners will talk you through this in an initial call.

Everyone’s welcome
We’re an equal opportunities employer. That means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.

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