Sustainability Analyst

Company Description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision – we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits – Think, think fast, think fearlessly
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

The Sustainability Analyst will strengthen the organisation’s environmental reporting and data capabilities across carbon, product sustainability, waste, supply chain compliance and regulatory compliance. This role supports the annual carbon audit, builds and maintains databases, and leads data collection and analysis for key sustainability-linked reporting requirements, including EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, WEEE and Batteries. The role is responsible for improving data quality, streamlining processes, and supporting the organisation’s readiness for evolving disclosure standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Environmental Data Management

• Develop, maintain, and continually enhance databases for:
• Carbon reporting (Scopes 1, 2, 3)
• Product sustainability attributes and material composition
• Waste and recycling data
• Packaging, plastics, WEEE and batteries datasets required for regulatory submissions
• Apply robust data quality checks, version control, and documentation standards.

2. Carbon Reporting & Annual Audit

• Support the annual carbon audit from planning through to assurance, including:
• Collating activity data from sites, stores, logistics, brands, and suppliers
• Completing emissions calculations using approved factors
• Preparing audit-ready documentation and supporting external assurance
• Identify improvement opportunities to simplify and strengthen the carbon reporting process.
• Use data to advise suggested pathways to reduce carbon footprint and improve methodologies.

3. Regulatory Sustainability Reporting (EPR, PPT, WEEE & Batteries)

• Lead data collection, preparation and validation for:
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) submissions (UK and EU markets)
• Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) reporting
• WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) and Battery obligations
• Ensure accurate material breakdowns, product classification, weights, formats and supplier data are available to meet reporting requirements.
• Maintain audit trails and improve reporting efficiency over time.
• Work collaboratively with Packaging, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to close data gaps and clarify responsibilities.

4. Waste & Recycling Performance

• Maintain waste and recycling datasets across sites, distribution centres and retail operations.
• Analyse trends and support identification of waste reduction or recycling improvement opportunities.

5. Product Sustainability Data

• Support the development of product-level datasets (e.g., composition, certifications, recyclability, packaging formats).
• Improve completeness and consistency of data.
• Drive the development of our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
• Assist with data preparation for material certifications as well as future requirements such as Digital Product Passports (DPP) and ecodesign disclosures.

6. Reporting, Analysis & Insight

• Produce dashboards, reports, and analytical summaries covering:
• Carbon performance
• Waste and recycling metrics
• Packaging and EPR performance
• WEEE & battery obligations
• Product material and sourcing insights
• Provide insight that informs strategy, operational improvements, and risk management.
• Support broader ESG reporting (e.g., UK SRS, CSRD, SECR) by supplying validated environmental data.

7. Process Improvement & Governance

• Lead initiatives to streamline data collection, with a focus on reducing manual effort and improving reliability.
• Develop training materials and guidance for data owners and internal stakeholders.
• Support implementation of automation or system enhancements where appropriate.

8. Management of compliance administration accounts

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience using SQL and Power BI
• Comfortable working with internal teams and stakeholders
• Self-motivated and able to manage work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Able to explain insights and recommendations clearly to non-technical audiences
• An interest in sustainability and making a difference

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate one or two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.