Vacancy Information
Vacancy Number: req5737
Location: Cowick
Location Address: Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 02/03/2026
Company Overview
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we focus on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how new technologies shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As we look to deliver on our growth strategy, we are seeking a Group Sustainability Analyst for an 18‑month fixed‑term contract at Cowick. The role will support Croda’s Net Zero commitments and Science‑Based Targets by collecting, analysing and reporting sustainable sourcing data.
Who We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will work confidently with data and data visualisation to communicate insights, ensuring sustainability data adds value and supports decision‑making across the business.
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
* Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
* Basic understanding of sustainability or ESG concepts.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Preferred
* Internship, coursework or project experience in sustainability, ESG or data analysis.
* Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
* Exposure to greenhouse gas accounting or ESG reporting frameworks.
Key Competencies
* A “can‑do” attitude and self‑starter.
* Curiosity and willingness to learn.
* Detail‑orientated, analytical and critical thinking.
* Clear written and verbal communication.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
What You’ll Be Doing
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
Data Collection & Support
* Lead the collection and validation of sustainable sourcing data, including renewable content, raw material traceability and product carbon footprint data.
* Lead on data entry, quality checks and documentation of methodologies.
* Continually improve sustainability databases, spreadsheets and reporting dashboards.
* Handle large complex datasets from multiple sources with varying data quality levels.
Analysis & Reporting
* Conduct data analysis to identify trends and sustainable sourcing opportunities.
* Lead renewability content guideline and process.
* Support the wider group calculations for greenhouse gas emissions and other impact metrics.
* Quarterly reporting on sustainable sourcing progress.
* Ensure high data quality and timely delivery in support of sustainability assurance processes and external audits.
* Transform frequent analysis into standardised reports or dashboards where possible.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate across global teams and manage multiple workstreams spanning sustainability, procurement, quality/regulatory and data analytics.
* Support supplier engagement and external data collection efforts.
* Respond to internal and external sustainability data requests.
Learning & Process Improvement
* Learn and apply sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.
* Support process improvements to make data collection more efficient and accurate.
* Stay informed about sustainability trends and emerging regulations.
What We Offer
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
* Defined benefit pension scheme
* 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* Free lunch in on‑site restaurant
* Access to share plans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car leasing scheme
* Generous parental leave
* Retail platform benefits
* Free car parking on Croda sites
* Flexible working arrangements
Equality and Diversity Statement
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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