Net Zero Reporting and Forecasting Technical Lead

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland's national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland's social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland's water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Asset Management and Sustainability area is responsible for the development of asset policies, strategies and plans to determine the significant investment required into Ireland's infrastructure. The area drives investment and the sustainability and innovation agenda for the organisation and leads on Environmental Regulation and Compliance activities, ensuring the quality of water and wastewater is continuously monitored.

The Policy and Reporting team are responsible for developing sustainability-related policies which will enable the realisation of sustainability commitments. This team also conduct monitoring, evaluation and reporting services against objectives outlined by the organisation internally and by external actors. The Policy and Reporting team guide the organisation's policy direction and ensure consistency and clarity across internal functions and across the tender development and evaluation process. The team will provide internal and external facing reporting and act as the 'one stop shop' for sustainability-related data

Reporting to the Net Zero Reporting and Forecasting Manager, the Net Zero Reporting and Forecasting Technical Lead is responsible for championing Uisce Éireann's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions. The role holder supports the Net Zero Reporting and Forecasting Manager in the accurate measurement, reporting and forecasting of Uisce Éireann's carbon footprint reduction efforts and collaborates with various teams across the business to ensure transparency and alignment with Uisce Éireann's sustainability goals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Net Zero Reporting and Forecasting Manager in collecting, analysing, and verifying data related to the company's carbon emissions from various sources, including operations, supply chain, and energy usage

• Prepare and submit regular reports on the company's progress towards net-zero goals

• Maintain a comprehensive forecasting model to predict the company's future carbon emissions based on different scenarios and initiatives

• Assist in the development of robust data management processes that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of carbon-related data

• Work closely with internal departments such as operations, finance, procurement, and marketing to gather relevant data and insights for reporting purposes.

• Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the company's ability to achieve net-zero targets and collaborate with relevant teams to develop strategies for mitigating these risks and ensuring long-term sustainability

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in carbon emissions reduction and reporting

• Propose innovative solutions to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data collection, reporting processes, and overall carbon management strategies.

General Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business

• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards

• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives

• Plan, initiate and deliver materials to support communicating the carbon and net zero position to a wider audience and stakeholders

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann's Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation

• Other duties as required

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is XXX.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.