Analyst (Carbon Accounting for Final Year Fashion Collections)
3 Months ago
United Kingdom
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Job Description
Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a current student for an Analyst role focused on carbon accounting for final-year fashion collections. The position involves researching emissions data for textiles and collaborating with students and professionals. It requires strong analytical skills and an interest in sustainability. The job is hybrid, requiring some on-campus activities, and offers flexible hours from March 17 to May 19, with a maximum of 100 hours.
Job Description
The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
We are piloting an exciting project to carbon account the final-year fashion collections, assessing the environmental impact of textiles and accessories used by students in their design and production. We are seeking a motivated student to conduct fact-finding research and calculate emissions factors for various materials.
Opportunity: Analysis for Carbon Accounting for Final Year Fashion Collections
Department: Manchester fashion Institute
Location: Hybrid some on campus activities will be required
Commitment: Flexible
Key Responsibilities:
• Research and compile emissions data related to textiles, fabrics, dyes, trims, and accessories used in fashion production.
• Work with fashion students and technical services to understand material sourcing and production processes.
• Identify and apply carbon accounting methodologies to assess environmental impact and generate a carbon footprint.
• Liaise with industry and government professionals, suppliers, and databases to verify emissions factors.
• Present findings in a structured spreadsheet aligned with the fashion product development process.
Date(s): 17 March to 19 May
Hours of Work: Flexible up to a Max 100 hours about 1 day per week
Details of briefing/training (if relevant): First week a meeting will be required to introduce the project and Weekly 30 min updates.
Person Specification
This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirement:
• UG or PG but must be studying a degree or research active in the the concepts of carbon accounting, (this role would be best suited to students from Science and engineering or Strategy Enterprise and Sustainability).
• Strong analytical and research skills, with an interest in carbon accounting and life cycle assessment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, LCA) or willing to research these areas.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability within the fashion industry while contributing to an innovative project.
How to Apply
Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 11 March.
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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