Graduate Sustainability Analyst
Commercial Trading
8-10 Week Fixed Term Contract
Office location: White City, London
Hiring range: Up to £26,000 per annum
For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team:
At ITV, we’re passionate about our commitment to sustainability. We have well-embedded Science Based Targets and we’re on-target to hit our net zero ambition by 2030. An essential part of our plan involves us understanding the degree to which our advertising revenues are aligned to our climate goals. Therefore, we are seeking a talented and motivated graduate to join our team as an analyst to assist in assessing the environmental credentials of our advertisers and their alignment with science-based targets.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct research and analysis of our advertisers' environmental credentials, including their carbon footprint, energy use, waste management, and sustainability policies using our agreed methodology
Using Science Based Targets and Climate Disclosure Project scores as well as desk-based research into the advertisers’ climate policy to align their credentials against our existing scoring framework.
Provide, where necessary, feedback on scoring and recommended improvements
Collaborate with internal teams to assist in integrating these environmental scores into relevant projects
Summarise the scores for initially the Top 100 advertisers and further to that expanding to others
Liaise with Trading team when necessary to pull revenue by advertiser figures (Training will be provided)
Support the wider sustainability agenda by supporting on adhoc projects
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria):
Existing knowledge of climate change science and how it is applied to commercial/business context e.g. SBTIs, reporting frameworks, transition plan etc
Passionate interest in Sustainability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
Confident with Excel/Google Sheets and excellent numeracy skills
Excellent data entry skills, attention to detail and standard of work
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria):
Existing knowledge of climate change science and how it is applied to commercial/business context e.g. SBTIs, reporting frameworks, transition plan etc
Some knowledge of and/or interest in media/advertising
Good judgement, and analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Highly motivated with the ability to act on your own initiative
A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity and experience of implementing good practice
What is ITV’s purpose?
Our purpose is to entertain and connect with millions of people globally, reflecting and shaping culture with brilliant content and creativity. This is aligned to our 2026 strategic vision, to be a leader in UK streaming and an expanding global force in content. It is becoming increasingly clear that companies with a strong and clear purpose drive increased value.
Our Social purpose strategy is an integral part of delivering our purpose and our strategy.
Our initiatives to drive growth and future value are clear. Delivering on our strategy will be achieved by focusing on three core priorities:
Expanding ITV Studios globally
Supercharge Streaming
Optimise Broadcast
These priorities are not independent. They work together – reinforcing each other, creating synergies and delivering value. Our vertically integrated producer broadcaster and streamer model provides us with a real competitive advantage.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including
Flexible working with a range of options
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits - http://www.itvjobs.com/why-join-us/benefits/
Closing date: Wednesday 26th July