Established over 40 years ago, dps has grown to become a market leader in the sourcing and distribution of fresh produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers. Our success is built on a strong foundation of putting our customers and growers first to ensure supply chain trust and transparency.
We are dedicated to developing the best people and pride ourselves on doing business the right way — operating responsibly to maximise our positive social and ethical impacts and minimise our environmental footprint.
Our Group Responsible Sourcing team is looking for an ESG Data Analyst to support the delivery of the Group-wide ESG strategy. The candidate must be a Power BI super user and will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting ESG data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping to drive measurable progress against Group sustainability targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, validate, and analyse data across environmental, social, and governance pillars for the Group businesses and global suppliers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress on ESG KPIs, Net Zero targets, and responsible sourcing metrics.
- Drive the continual development of internal tools and templates for supply chain mapping, data gathering and ESG reporting.
- Develop, own, and continually improve Group reporting databooks and reporting dashboards.
- Ensure data integrity and contribute to the continuous improvement of ESG data management systems.
- Prepare periodic reports and presentations to share with leadership and external stakeholders.
- Support compliance with regulatory and customer ESG frameworks and reporting standards (e.g. GRI, TCFD, CSRD, SECR, Modern Slavery Statement).
- Conduct ESG risk assessments and materiality assessments across the Group supply chains.
- Monitor ESG regulations and industry trends; highlight risks and opportunities.
- Support ESG disclosures and alignment to external benchmarks
Key skills and experience
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Degree in Sustainability or Environmental Science.
- Analytical with the ability to complete root cause analysis and proven experience delivering sustainable improvement plans.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with stakeholders across all levels and disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Strong work ethic, deadline-focused.