Sustainability Analyst Intern (12-month placement)

Kick-start your career in sustainability with a 12-month placement as a sustainability analyst intern at Loadhog, where you’ll support the delivery of our ambitious sustainability strategy and 2030 vision. Working closely with our sustainability manager and teams across the business, you’ll gain hands-on experience in planning and coordinating ESG initiatives, tracking environmental performance, and contributing to impactful projects.

Who are Loadhog?

Loadhog is a dynamic, multi-award-winning company that’s redefining the future of returnable packaging. Specialising in innovative returnable packaging solutions for sectors like manufacturing, postal, and retail, we combine smart design with sustainability to help businesses work smarter and greener.

Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, with growing operations in Europe and the USA, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business — every team member becomes a shareholder, fostering a unique culture of collaboration, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit. At Loadhog, innovation is in our DNA, and with a bold goal to generate 25% of our turnover from products less than five years old, we’re always pushing boundaries, investing in the future, and looking for passionate people to join us on our journey.

What is the role?

This role is a 12-month placement opportunity to support the sustainability manager in delivering Loadhog’s sustainability strategy and contributing to our 2030 vision! You will assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking progress across environment, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, working closely with teams across the business. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Supporting the planning, scoping, and coordination of sustainability projects across the business.
Collecting data and reporting on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring all sustainability data and records are fully auditable.
Assisting with life cycle assessments (LCAs) and producing environmental product declarations (EPDs) or product carbon footprint statements (PCFS) for Loadhog’s products.
Preparing evidence and data to support sustainability certifications.
Contributing to the writing and compilation of Loadhog’s annual sustainability reports and other internal communications.
Supporting submissions for frameworks such as EcoVadis, ISO 14001, and Sedex.
Supporting the team in monitoring compliance with environmental legislation, internal procedures, and best-practice sustainability standards.

Who are we looking for?

Aligned with Loadhog’s core values, you’ll bring real passion to everything you do, along with a strong sense of ownership over your role and contribution to the wider business. With creativity at the heart of your approach, you’ll bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and help drive new ways of thinking. You won’t shy away from pushing boundaries, as you strive for excellence and play an active role in making Loadhog an even better place to work!

The role is ideal for someone eager to learn, improve processes, and help embed sustainability into daily operations while supporting the development of innovative, impactful projects. The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfortable analysing and interpreting data.
Sound mathematical and strategic reasoning to support accurate sustainability calculations.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Communication and organisational skills.
A desire to undertake training and learn new skills.
Studying a degree in sustainability, environmental management, geography, business, economics, ecological economics, or other related disciplines

What will we offer you in return?

We believe that taking care of our people and placing them at the heart of Loadhog is the key to building a happy, motivated, and successful team. Therefore, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. We will offer:

On-the-job training.
A competitive salary.
Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days.
Extra leave entitlement throughout the year for occasions such as your birthday, to spend a day with your family/friends or to get involved in community work and projects.
On-site food and catering options.

How can you apply?

Applicants should submit their CV, along with a covering letter.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th April 2026

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse community we serve. At Loadhog, we are striving to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and a true sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments we can make to support you during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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