Data Specialist

Ecosurety is looking for a Data Specialist to support the delivery of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) submissions on behalf of our clients, covering both their UK and international compliance obligations. This role requires strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills to deliver high-quality data services in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. Working closely with the Client Services Team and senior stakeholders, you will collect, process, and analyse data relating to packaging and EPR using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, and internal systems.

In addition to client-facing responsibilities, you will support the development of robust data methodologies and collaborate with account managers to ensure submissions meet both our member's needs and regulatory requirements. A detail-oriented approach and strong problem-solving abilities will be essential to ensure data accuracy and compliance across all submissions.

We are an industry leading company of 90+ people, based in the heart of Bristol's vibrant city centre, with a mission to accelerate change towards an environmentally and socially sustainable world. Our clients are many of the UK big brands and retailers, often facing big challenges over their use of packaging. We are a Certified B Corp, committed to balancing profit with our social and environmental impact.

Job Description

• Collect, validate, and process packaging and EPR-related data to support timely, accurate compliance submissions.
• Use tools such as Alteryx to map, transform, and standardise data across various sources and formats.
• Work closely with members and internal teams to understand data requirements and ensure regulatory obligations are met.
• Develop and maintain tools, templates, and processes that enhance data quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Present data findings, methodologies, and recommendations confidently to both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure data submissions are aligned with client expectations and legislation.
• Contribute technical input to the scoping and delivery of new data-led services or projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert in a specific compliance area, supporting internal capability and client understanding.
• Conduct data reviews and provide guidance to assess and improve member compliance.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients through regular communication, including occasional onsite meetings across the UK.

Person SpecificationWe're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong data capabilities and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a data-focused role, ideally involving regulatory or technical data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and automation using formulas, Power Query (M), etc.
• Familiarity with a range of data analysis tools and software, ideally Alteryx, with the ability to adapt to new platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, including data visualisation and dashboard creation.
• Understanding of packaging supply chains or experience in a similar regulated environment is desirable.
• Strong communication skills - able to collaborate effectively, present ideas clearly, and challenge constructively when appropriate.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, IT, and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to compliance and data accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in ad hoc teams.
• Experience in supporting or delegating to junior colleagues.
• A fast learner with a proactive attitude, capable of quickly absorbing new (often technical) information.

We do not recruit based only on skills. We give equal weight to behaviours and the successful candidate must be well aligned with the Ecosurety Values Framework. Specifically, we will be looking for examples of: Responsibility; Clarity; Proactivity.

Package

• c. £31,000 per annum
• Full time, 8-hour day with flexibility
• 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 5 x salary life insurance, 7% employer pension contribution, up to 10% bonus, employee health cash plan, paid sick leave, critical illness cover, 2 weeks workcation, options to buy additional holiday or unpaid leave, 3 days volunteer leave, happy to talk flexible working, remote working, wellbeing support, great office location.
• Hybrid working: Employees are expected to work with colleagues (primarily at the office) at least 50% of the month

Closing date: 9am, Monday 3rd November

Ecosurety offers a working environment that enables our team to perform at their best, with flexible hours, remote working options, access to training and employee benefits. We focus on outputs, rather than work location or hours. If you are well organised, enjoy working with others and eager to make a meaningful contribution, please get in touch!We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all. We embrace flexibility and diversity in the workplace and aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills free from discrimination, harassment or bullying.We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of any of its job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply for one of our roles as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.

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