Group Sustainability Analyst (FTC)

Vacancy Number: req5737 Location: Cowick Location Address: Cowick Hall, Snaith Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA United Kingdom Closing Date: 02/03/2026 Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused 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 we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Group Sustainability Analyst to join our team at Cowick on a fixed-term contract for 18 months to play a key role in collecting, analysing, and reporting sustainable sourcing data. Insights generated in this role will directly support the delivery of Croda’s Net Zero commitments and Science-Based Targets. The successful candidate will work confidently with data and data visualisation to communicate insights effectively ensuring sustainability data adds value and supports decision-making across the business. Who We’re Looking For At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive. 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. • Ability to 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 with the wider group calculations for greenhouse gas emissions and other impact metrics. • Quarterly reporting on sustainable sourcing progress. • Ability to ensure high data quality and timely delivery in support of sustainability assurance processes and external audits. • Work with data and analytics to transition frequent analysis into standardised reports or dashboards where possible. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Ability to collaborate across global teams and manage multiple workstreams spanning sustainability, procurement, quality/regulatory, and data and analytics functions. • Support supplier engagement and external data collection efforts. • Help 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 Additional Information If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com. Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. 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.