Sustainability Analyst

Seafish
Seafish

IT

GBP 41k-41k / year

Posted on Jul 3, 2026

Sustainability Analyst

We’re seeking a sustainability and data expert to support analysis, reporting and tool development to improve sustainability in the UK seafood sector.



Quick overview of the role

  • Job status: This is a full-time, permanent role.
  • Location: Homebased (UK) or office-based in one of our offices in Edinburgh or Grimsby
  • Salary: The starting salary for this role is £41,000 per year.

What it’s like to work in the Sustainability Team at Seafish

About Seafish

Seafish is here to give the UK seafood sector the support it needs to thrive. Our work makes a huge difference. We collaborate with a wide range of partners – from seafood businesses and trade bodies to government, regulators and environmental organisations – and we engage in everything from research to campaigns, insight and training.

About the Sustainability Team

Our Sustainability Team works with industry, government, regulators, the research community and wider supply chain, to support an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable UK seafood sector. We help drive improvements in sustainable seafood (wild capture and aquaculture) production and responsible sourcing, ensuring the seafood industry can thrive while protecting marine ecosystems and supporting coastal communities for future generations.

As a team and organisation, we come together throughout the year for face-to-face sessions, including our all-staff conference. You may also be required to travel to attend other conferences, events or meetings as part of your role.

How we work

At Seafish we have a trust and performance culture. Performance driven results mean having autonomy and accountability in equal parts, so you can work in the way that’s most effective for you, as long as you deliver your work to the expected standards. You’ll have a personal development plan that outlines the objectives and competencies for your role and learning and development goals. You’ll have regular catch-ups with your line manager, along with mid-year and end of year reviews to discuss your work and performance.

We have a hybrid working environment at Seafish with opportunities for staff to get together at internal conferences and events.

Job role, responsibilities and relationships

The main dimensions of the role are:

This role manages the technical delivery, analysis and development of sustainability data-driven tools, and programmes that support the UK seafood sector and Seafish to improve sustainability performance.

The post holder is responsible for generating and applying robust evidence and analysis to support decision-making, including the development and application of sustainability metrics, carbon accounting approaches, and data visualisation tools.

The role manages delivery of key sustainability work programmes, including:

  • Ongoing development and technical delivery of the Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT), including methodology refinement, data interpretation, and industry application to support emissions reduction aligned with the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target.
  • Technical management of Seafish’s corporate sustainability data, reporting, and performance monitoring, including Greening Government Commitments (GGC) reporting and implementation of sustainability reporting frameworks.
  • Project management of a 2026–27 spatial mapping project on renewable marine fuel infrastructure, developing a UK-wide evidence base linking projected fuel demand with port infrastructure and future investment needs, producing both static and prototype interactive analytical outputs.

The role operates in technically complex areas including carbon accounting, life-cycle assessment, sustainability reporting, and spatial analysis, requiring the ability to interpret and translate complex data into actionable insights and clear outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The post holder plays a key engagement role with a wide range of stakeholders, including seafood businesses, energy and sustainability specialists, researchers, data providers, and policy makers, using analytical outputs to inform and influence sector and policy decision-making.

The role provides line-management and direction to the Sustainability Officer, who supports delivery through coordination, data preparation, and operational delivery of programme activities.

Key accountabilities will be:

  • Under Seafish’s core ‘resilient supply chain” work pillar and reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Reporting:
  • Manage delivery of defined elements of Seafish’s responsible sourcing and sustainability work programme, translating strategic priorities into practical delivery plans and outputs.
  • Analyse sustainability, supply chain and sector data to generate insights, identify trends, and risks and inform improvements to responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
  • Play a key engagement role with seafood businesses and delivery partners within assigned work responsibilities, acting as a key point of contact to influence uptake of sustainable practices and support behaviour change.
  • Coordinate and shape cross-functional delivery of sustainability projects, ensuring alignment between stakeholder activity, programme objectives, and Corporate Plan 2023–28 outcomes.
  • Develop evidence-based briefings, guidance, and communications that translate technical sustainability issues into clear, actionable information for industry audiences.

Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (30%)

  • Provide technical support, training and guidance to seafood businesses using the SCEPT.
  • Provide day-to-day contact point on industry enquiries with our software provider Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk.
  • Work with stakeholders to collaboratively improve the quality, availability and consistency of their supply chain emissions data.
  • Support ongoing development of the tool to ensure alignment with best practice in greenhouse gas accounting and life-cycle assessment, and to ensure the platform continues to meet industry’s needs.
  • Develop case studies and training resources, together with delivering presentations, to support industry uptake.
  • Analyse tool outputs and sector emissions data to generate insights for industry, policy and internal programmes.
  • Identify, communicate and support practical emissions reduction opportunities across the seafood supply chain.
  • Represent Seafish in relevant external forums, working groups and initiatives.

Spatial mapping of renewable marine fuel infrastructure (up to 40% in 2026–27)

  • Support delivery of spatial analysis linking seafood sector fuel demand with infrastructure availability.
  • Identify geographic gaps and priority locations for infrastructure investment.
  • Contribute to development of mapping outputs, including GIS-based analysis, static maps and a demonstrator interactive tool.
  • Work with project partners, analysts and stakeholders to ensure outputs are robust and policy- and investment-relevant.
  • Support communication of findings to government, industry and investors.

(Note: time allocation to this area, and reallocation to the other two key work programme areas, will be reviewed and agreed as part of annual objective setting following completion of the initial project phase in 2026-27.)

Seafish corporate sustainability and GGC reporting (30%)

  • Coordinate collection, validation and analysis of corporate sustainability data (e.g. emissions, energy, water, travel and waste).
  • Maintain and improve internal data systems to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.
  • Support preparation of quarterly and annual Greening Government Commitments returns to Defra.
  • Monitor and report progress against Seafish’s sustainability strategy and targets.
  • Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance through data-driven insights.
  • Work across Seafish teams to embed sustainability into organisational culture and processes.
  • Support internal engagement and awareness of sustainability initiatives.

Line manage the Sustainability Officer, including performance management, workload allocation and development support.

Key Attributes:

Planning and Organising

The successful candidate will be able to:

  • Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly in relation to carbon accounting, energy modelling, life-cycle assessment and sustainability metrics.
  • Manage and interpret complex datasets, developing robust and reliable reporting systems.
  • Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.
  • Translate technical concepts (e.g. greenhouse gas accounting, life-cycle assessment) into practical guidance.
  • Manage multiple workstreams and deliver outputs to agreed timelines, quality and within budget.
  • Produce clear, concise reports, presentations and guidance materials.
  • Facilitate meetings, workshops and training sessions.
  • Work collaboratively across teams while also operating independently where required.

Decision making and judgment

  • Determines appropriate analytical approaches, data sources and reporting methods within agreed project objectives.
  • Interprets complex data and translates it into clear, accurate outputs that can be used confidently by internal or external stakeholders.
  • Plans and prioritises workload across multiple workstreams, including allocating tasks to the Sustainability Officer, to meet deadlines and delivery requirements.
  • Identifies issues in data, analysis or delivery and takes practical steps to resolve them or improve the approach.
  • Escalates issues where there is a significant risk to the organisation, finances or reputation.

Essential working relationships will include:

  • Seafood businesses across the supply chain, including fishing, aquaculture, processing and retail.
  • Sustainability and energy experts, researchers and technical specialists.
  • Government departments, regulators and policy makers.
  • Internal Seafish teams to support delivery of corporate and industry priorities; in particular Finance; Levy; Kingfisher; and Economics.
  • The role requires effective communication with audiences ranging from technical specialists to senior decision-makers.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

To be a suitable candidate for this role you should have:

  • A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. environmental science, environmental management, energy/carbon management, or data/analytical disciplines with sustainability application, or similar).
  • Renewable marine fuel knowledge covering production, storage and distribution of fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and e-fuels.
  • Experience developing interactive mapping tools and data visualisation platforms to translate complex datasets into decision-ready insights.
  • Experience in the overlapping areas of sustainability analysis, carbon accounting, environmental data management or life-cycle assessment.
  • Experience working with greenhouse gas emissions data and carbon / sustainability reporting frameworks. Understanding of greenhouse gas accounting principles and standards.
  • Strong analytical skills, including experience working with complex datasets. Energy systems analysis and techno-economic modelling to assess supply–demand alignment and infrastructure feasibility.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience producing technical reports and guidance materials.
  • Experience engaging with stakeholders and supporting adoption of tools or methodologies.
  • Proven project management expertise and ability to deliver across multiple projects, to the required quality, on budget and on time.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and familiarity with data management and collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).

Experience of the following would be advantageous:

  • (Working towards) full / chartered membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, or Institute of Energy.)
  • Experience with environmental or sustainability data systems and geospatial energy system modelling (e.g. Geographic Information Systems.)
  • Familiarity with Greening Government Commitments or similar sustainability, or ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting frameworks.
  • Experience in seafood supply chains, food systems or natural resource sectors.
  • Experience delivering training or technical support for tools or platforms.
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification is also desirable.

Every role is Seafish is linked to our bespoke competency framework. The competency levels for this role are:

  • Growing Expertise – Creates a learning and development environment
  • Embracing Change – Leads and supports others through change
  • Building Relationships – Builds effective teams to deliver corporate strategy
  • Achieving Results – Leads team to achieve results
  • Influencing with Impact – Communicates complex messages

Salary and benefits

All roles within Seafish are classified and have defined salary bands. This role sits within Job Family C in our pay structure, and the starting salary is at £41,000. A new member’s appointment on the pay structure is dependent on the experience they bring to the role when they start. New candidates normally start at the lower end of the range unless they can demonstrate considerable experience in the requirements of the role.

Additional benefits include:

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and wellbeing break when the organisation closes between Christmas and New Year (3 additional days).
  • Optional five days per year paid volunteering leave for an activity of your choice.
  • Trust and Performance culture – you work in a way that suits you to get your work done to the expected standard.
  • A generous employer pension scheme – we'll double your contribution up to a maximum employer contribution of 10%.
  • A range of health and wellbeing benefits including Cycle to work scheme and Techscheme, life insurance including health and wellbeing support, gym discounts and eye care.
  • Our unlimited employee assistance scheme is a support service available 24/7 – it offers confidential, impartial advice on anything you need such as work, family, finance support or anything else personal to you.
  • A professional development culture with plenty of learning opportunities.
  • Rewards for high performance each year.

Application process

To apply for the post, you should email your application to recruitment@seafish.co.uk. Please include “Sustainability Analyst” in the subject line of your email.

Your application should include:

  • A covering letter or a short video explaining why you are a suitable candidate.
  • A recent copy of your CV so we can find out more about your skills and experience.
  • A completed copy of our recruitment consent form.

The deadline for applications is Friday 24 July 2026.

Candidates invited to interview will be given at least one weeks’ notice of proposed interview date to allow you to prepare. At this stage you might be asked to complete a short task in advance of interview and then answer some competency-based questions during interview.

If you need any accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to us.

While we welcome applications from candidates around the world, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Further information

For any queries about the job description or the salary and benefits on offer, please email recruitment@seafish.co.uk.

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