Analyst, Standards & Frameworks

About the role

CDP, a global non-profit that runs the independent environmental disclosure system, is hiring an Analyst, Standards & Frameworks for its London office on a fixed-term 1-year contract. The role sits within the Strategic Evolution team of Disclosure Content, which develops and maintains CDP's disclosure framework (question bank, reporting guidance and scoring). It provides technical, scientific and analytical support to align the framework with prioritized standards and frameworks, and supports engagement with standard setters.

Key responsibilities

• Own team processes and outputs for standards and frameworks, such as mapping exercises
• Contribute to the question bank, reporting guidance and scoring methodologies, prioritising metrics from sustainability standards and translating them into CDP's corporate question bank and guidance
• Analyse response data and conduct desk-based research
• Draft and proofread technical documents
• Support projects such as funded projects, publications, consultations and engagement events, and develop insights on key standards and frameworks
• Deliver internal presentations and webinars, and engage with standard-setters on question bank changes
• Help plan, implement and optimise processes for the question bank, guidance and scoring
• Author, edit and test questions and guidance in CDP's online disclosure systems

Required profile

• A relevant academic qualification
• Professional experience in environmental reporting standards and frameworks
• Technical expertise in corporate environmental disclosure and sustainability standards
• Understanding of the global sustainability policy agenda
• Ability to design, implement and refine operational processes
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to commute to the London office, with 2 days in the office per week; sponsorship is not possible

Required skills

• High standard of written English and clear presentation of complex information
• Research and analytical skills, attention to detail
• Interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data
• Time management and collaboration with diverse colleagues

What we offer

• Salary of £32,157 - £40,197 per year, depending on experience and expertise
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension, employee assistance programme, life assurance, training and development
• Flexible working opportunities