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Sustainability Data Specialist

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Are you passionate about sustainability and driven by data? At Modus, we’re looking for a proactive and analytical Sustainability Data Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to support more sustainable product development and business practices.

Role summary
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Supporting the implementation of Modus’ sustainability strategy, this role requires both technical skill and creative thinking to translate quantitative data into action. This is a broad role working across departments to drive improvements in both product and operational sustainability and ensure product compliance to various standards including LEED, WELL, BREEAM and SKA. Candidates should have a broad understanding of the sustainability landscape and relevant industry experience or a degree in a relevant subject, as well as a passion for sustainability and the ambition to grow in this role. The position involves learning LCA software to support product LCA modelling. A flair for data, desire for accuracy and commitment to continuous learning are essential.

Your role will include
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• Support implementation of the sustainability strategy across carbon reduction, material improvements and supply chain impacts
• Develop and embed data collection and systems to track and improve performance
• Collect, validate and manage supply chain data, audit key suppliers and use this information to drive decarbonisation
• Create product material inventories
• Develop material library within ERP system and create environmental product summaries from bill of materials
• Model LCAs in One Click LCA (training will be provided) and work with external verifiers to create EPDs
• Analyse LCAs to identify opportunities for impact reduction in product development
• Gather scope 3 emissions data and ensure this is integrated into ERP system
• Support sales and marketing teams with product compliance information
• Respond to client requests for embodied carbon and other sustainability data, update and maintain client product libraries
• Support the B Corp journey in particular with regard to the Environmental Stewardship & Circularity and Human Rights topics

You need

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• A degree or master’s degree or relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in data management including within an ERP system
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Strong quantitative skills and a solution focused mindset
• An understanding of embodied carbon and interest in materials or product development

You need to be

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• A curious and quick learner, who embraces new challenges and can commit to continuous learning
• Able to focus on the details but also step back and see the big picture
• Able to work autonomously, get stuck in and work independently
• A great communicator and be able to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Engaging, persuasive and inspiring
• ISEP membership a plus

Why Modus?

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At Modus we offer more than just a job - we provide a vibrant work environment nestled in a beautiful rural location with a custom-built workspace designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Powered by 100% renewable electricity, our state-of-the-art factory, houses both our upholstery and joinery facilities where our teams employ a combination of digital technology and age-old hand finishing techniques to create furniture of the highest level of craft and quality. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic surroundings as you work alongside a passionate and supportive team. We believe in creating a balanced and engaging workplace, with regular social events and activities that foster a strong sense of community.

If you value a great work environment and are eager to contribute to a company that prioritises both professional growth and employee well-being, we’d love to have you on board.

We welcome applications from everyone, especially individuals who are underrepresented in our industry. We understand and value the strength that diversity brings to our business, and we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be heard and valued.

We are proud to be a B Corp certified company & Living Wage accredited.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chard TA20 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Data analysis skills: 1 year (preferred)
• Sustainability strategies: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person