Do you have an interest in Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture?

Do you enjoy taking responsibility and like working in a small team?

Are you looking to make a difference in what you do and have the relevant experience?

Then you've come to the right place.

Sustainability Data Specialist

Dublin, Ireland

Reports To: Data Analytics Manager

Grade: 5

The salary scale for this role is € 53,566 - €73,492

‏New Entrants to the Public Sector commence on the first point of the Scale

Purpose: Bord Bia has a vision that customers around the globe recognise that Irish food and drink is world-class; that it is high quality, distinctive, and made by a diverse range of creative producers from a unique and fortuitous island location. Our purpose is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers.

In this role you will manage the collection of sustainability data that enables Bord Bia to develop and support claims and proof points around the sustainability of Irish food and drink, and demonstrate to the industry that the sustainability of Irish dairy and beef is continuously improving.

What you’ll do

1. Coordinate the collection, integration, validation and quality of sustainability data across the Bord Bia Assurance Schemes and Origin Green Programme.

2 Develop reports, dashboards and analytical insights that transform complex sustainability data into meaningful information for stakeholders and support evidence-based decision making.

3 Contribute to the development and enhancement of sustainable reporting methodologies and sustainability data solutions that support the Bord Bia Assurance Schemes and Origin Green Programme.

4. Analyse business processes, data flows and reporting requirements across the Bord Bia Assurance Schemes and Origin Green Programme, identifying opportunities to improve data quality, reporting capabilities and system effectiveness.

5. Work with technical teams and service providers to support the implementation of reporting, data and system enhancements that enhance the Bord Bia Assurance Schemes and Origin Green Programme outcomes.

6. Coordinate workstreams within AgNav and other sustainability initiatives that support the Bord Bia Quality

Assurance Schemes and Origin Green Programme.

7. Present sustainability data, analytical insights and reporting outputs to internal and external stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise on sustainability data and reporting.

8. Manage assigned budgets and support compliance with GDPR, data governance and Bord Bia control procedures.

9. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of Bord Bia standards, policies and governance frameworks across sustainability data and reporting activities.

About You

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

Knowledge:

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years' experience in a similar role.

Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets to generate insights, identify trends and support decision making.

Experience gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements to deliver reporting, analytical and data solutions.

Experience developing reports, dashboards, data visualisations and benchmarking outputs for a range of stakeholders.

Skills & Capabilities:

A quality-driven, detail orientated completer who consistently follows through on commitments.

An ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders and an ability to prioritise competing projects to deliver data, reporting or systems related initiatives.

Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills. With the ability to explain complex technical or analytical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Closing Date/Time: Friday, October 16th 2026 @ 9 AM (GMT/UTC+1)

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Bord Bía is an Equal Opportunities Employer: We want to see a society where everyone is equal. We know our foundation must be an equitable workplace that recognises the dignity and worth of everyone and gives all our employees the freedom and opportunity to fulfil their potential: we want for you to be able to bring your whole self to work, so you can be the best you can be and live your purpose whilst developing your career with us. Our talented and diverse workforce also reflects the diversity of our clients, customers and markets by utilising their range of skills, knowledge and experience. Harnessing the wide range of perspectives this diversity brings, promotes innovation and helps make us more creative and competitive.

Bord Bia is committed to ensuring that all recruitment candidates have complete and equitable access as can reasonably be provided. If you require any support or accommodation as part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly at humanresources@bordbia.ie