Overview
We’re seeking a sustainability and data expert to support analysis, reporting and tool development to improve sustainability in the UK seafood sector.
Quick overview of the role
- Job status: This is a full-time, permanent role.
- Location: Homebased (UK) or office-based in one of our offices in Edinburgh or Grimsby
- Salary: The starting salary for this role is £41,000 per year
Our Sustainability Team works with industry, government, regulators, the research community and wider supply chain, to support an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable UK seafood sector. We help drive improvements in sustainable seafood (wild capture and aquaculture) production and responsible sourcing, ensuring the seafood industry can thrive while protecting marine ecosystems and supporting coastal communities for future generations.
As a team and organisation, we come together throughout the year for face-to-face sessions, including our all-staff conference. You may also be required to travel to attend other conferences, events or meetings as part of your role.
The main dimensions of the role
This role manages the technical delivery, analysis and development of sustainability data-driven tools, and programmes that support the UK seafood sector and Seafish to improve sustainability performance.
The post holder is responsible for generating and applying robust evidence and analysis to support decision-making, including the development and application of sustainability metrics, carbon accounting approaches, and data visualisation tools.
The role manages delivery of key sustainability work programmes, including:
- Ongoing development and technical delivery of the Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT), including methodology refinement, data interpretation, and industry application to support emissions reduction aligned with the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target.
- Technical management of Seafish’s corporate sustainability data, reporting, and performance monitoring, including Greening Government Commitments (GGC) reporting and implementation of sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Project management of a 2026–27 spatial mapping project on renewable marine fuel infrastructure, developing a UK-wide evidence base linking projected fuel demand with port infrastructure and future investment needs, producing both static and prototype interactive analytical outputs.
The role operates in technically complex areas including carbon accounting, life-cycle assessment, sustainability reporting, and spatial analysis, requiring the ability to interpret and translate complex data into actionable insights and clear outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences.
The post holder plays a key engagement role with a wide range of stakeholders, including seafood businesses, energy and sustainability specialists, researchers, data providers, and policy makers, using analytical outputs to inform and influence sector and policy decision-making.
The role provides line-management and direction to the Sustainability Officer, who supports delivery through coordination, data preparation, and operational delivery of programme activities.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
To be a suitable candidate for this role you should have:
- A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. environmental science, environmental management, energy/carbon management, or data/analytical disciplines with sustainability application, or similar).
- Renewable marine fuel knowledge covering production, storage and distribution of fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and e-fuels.
- Experience developing interactive mapping tools and data visualisation platforms to translate complex datasets into decision-ready insights.
- Experience in the overlapping areas of sustainability analysis, carbon accounting, environmental data management or life-cycle assessment.
- Experience working with greenhouse gas emissions data and carbon / sustainability reporting frameworks. Understanding of greenhouse gas accounting principles and standards.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience working with complex datasets. Energy systems analysis and techno-economic modelling to assess supply–demand alignment and infrastructure feasibility.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience producing technical reports and guidance materials.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders and supporting adoption of tools or methodologies.
- Proven project management expertise and ability to deliver across multiple projects, to the required quality, on budget and on time.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and familiarity with data management and collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).
Experience of the following would be advantageous:
- (Working towards) full / chartered membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, or Institute of Energy.)
- Experience with environmental or sustainability data systems and geospatial energy system modelling (e.g. Geographic Information Systems.)
- Familiarity with Greening Government Commitments or similar sustainability, or ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting frameworks.
- Experience in seafood supply chains, food systems or natural resource sectors.
- Experience delivering training or technical support for tools or platforms.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification is also desirable.
Application process
To apply for the post, you should email your application to recruitment@seafish.co.uk. Please include “Sustainability Analyst” in the subject line of your email.
Your application should include:
- A covering letter or a short video explaining why you are a suitable candidate.
- A recent copy of your CV so we can find out more about your skills and experience.
- A completed copy of our recruitment consent form.
The deadline for applications is Friday 24 July 2026.
For any queries about the job description or the salary and benefits on offer, please email recruitment@seafish.co.uk.
