Junior ESG Analyst

Overview

With the UK government's ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 43,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry. Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing over 425 solar businesses across the country.

Many of these companies specialise in delivering high-quality solar installations for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale projects. For the industry's most in-demand jobs, we have been asked to assist with the recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom. By completing this application Solar Careers UK can help connect you to Junior ESG Analyst live job vacancies that match your skills and experience, and provide guidance on the qualifications and training needed to pursue your chosen career in the solar sector.

New entrants welcome. If you re looking to transition into a Junior ESG Analyst role from another sector, many transferable skills can make you a strong candidate and these are listed below.

• As a Junior ESG Analyst (Environmental, Social, and Governance) you will support research, analysis, and report on ESG factors to help companies, investors, or advisory firms integrate sustainability into their decision-making.
• Data Collection & Analysis:
  Gather and analyse ESG-related data from company reports, third-party sources, and regulatory filings.
• Environmental, Social, and Governance assessments:
  Assess environmental impact (carbon footprint, water use, waste management); evaluate social factors (labour practices, diversity, human rights); review governance structures (board diversity, executive pay, ethics policies).
• Sustainability Research & Reporting:
  Conduct research on ESG trends, policies, and industry best practices; prepare ESG reports, presentations, and scorecards for internal and external stakeholders; assist in writing sustainability disclosures (e.g., TCFD, GRI, SASB, CSRD).
• ESG Risk Assessment:
  Support risk analysis related to ESG factors, such as climate risks or supply chain issues; help evaluate companies  ESG risks for investment purposes (if working in finance).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance:
  Assist in engagement with companies, investors, or regulators on ESG matters; support compliance with ESG regulations and frameworks (e.g., SFDR, EU Taxonomy).
• ESG Ratings & Benchmarking:
  Compare ESG performance of companies against peers; work with ESG rating agencies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS) to improve scores.
• Communication & Reporting
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and research skills; basic understanding of ESG frameworks and regulations; ability to interpret sustainability reports and financial disclosures; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ESG data tools.

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Basic understanding of ESG frameworks and regulations
• Ability to interpret sustainability reports and financial disclosures
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ESG data tools

• Data Analysis & Research:
  From sectors such as Finance, Market Research, Business Analysis, Engineering, Academia
• Risk Assessment & Compliance:
  From Finance, Auditing, Legal, Health & Safety, Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
  From Environmental Science, HR (Diversity & Inclusion), Procurement, Operations
• Report Writing & Communication:
  From Journalism, Marketing, Consulting, Public Policy, Law
• Financial & Investment Knowledge:
  From Banking, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis
• Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement:
  From Consulting, Government, Non-profits, Sales, Operations

Example:
If you ve worked with large datasets, financial modelling, or performance tracking, those analytical skills are valuable for ESG reporting. Example:
If you ve worked in financial risk assessment, compliance audits, or due diligence, you can apply those skills to ESG risk evaluations. Example:
If you ve worked on corporate sustainability initiatives, supplier sustainability assessments, or DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) programs, those are directly relevant. Example:
If you have experience writing research reports, policy briefs, or investor presentations, those skills translate well. Example:
If you have financial modelling experience or have worked on investment research, those skills help with ESG integration into investment decisions. Example:
If you ve managed cross-functional projects, conducted stakeholder interviews, or engaged with policymakers, that experience is valuable.