Do you want to make a real difference?

Resource Futures works at the leading edge of UK and global policy on resources and waste topics such as circular economy, marine pollution, plastic waste and climate change. We collect and analyse data, provide insights, and help design policies that have a far reaching effect on the environment.

We recognise the need for people with the requisite skills, passion and creativity to help shape our ambitious plans for policy work. If you aspire to be the best at what you do, and want to work at the forefront of environmental policy, come and work with Resource Futures.

About Resource Futures

Our vision is to accelerate progress towards a sustainable world through high quality environmental consultancy. We work collaboratively with governments, businesses and the third sector to help speed up the transition to a circular economy and manage resources and waste in a more sustainable way.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of a creating a sustainable world. We are ranked in the top 5% worldwide for all B Corps in our size group, we and were named a ‘Best for the World’ 2021 B Corp for our company governance.

We are motivated by the impact of our work and how it feeds into wider issues of climate justice and circular economy. Our work is far-ranging from supporting businesses to advising governments and delivering the evidence to support global change. Read more about our company and how we go beyond for our people, to help them grow and thrive.

The opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our Policy Team as a Consultant. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in one or more relevant policy areas, either in a UK or international context, as well as project management skills and a positive attitude to problem-solving. Your knowledge and skills may have been developed in consultancy, government policy, the third sector, industry, academia or a combination of roles.

We are looking for a team member who complements our existing experience and brings their own specialisms. You will already have developed solid skills in either data analysis or writing impactful reports. You’ll be encouraged to expand your analytical toolkit in the role, with the support of senior colleagues, as well as developing your own interests.

We operate at the forefront of environmental policy, and support clients at all stages of policy development from preliminary research to policy design and evaluation. Our work reflects the experience and passions of our team members. As a Consultant, you’ll help to shape the workstream as we build on recent successes and develop new areas of growth. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the team’s strategy and business development alongside your core role in delivering research projects.

Recent work in the UK has focused on tackling marine litter and waste issues from fishing and aquaculture gear, and exploring digital innovation in a UK deposit return scheme, alongside projects looking at extended producer responsibility, textiles, illegal waste disposal and global policy best practice. Internationally, we have been supporting governments of low and middle income countries to develop the evidence and strategies needed to tackle plastic waste.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss whether the role might be suitable for you.

What you will be doing

• Policy research and analysis: Clients may include government departments, public bodies, international development agencies, environmental NGOs and other progressive organisations with an interest in circular economy, resources and waste policy in the UK and globally.
• Project management: You’ll manage a range of projects, with the support of the project director, using project management software.
• Client relationship management: You’ll maintain excellent relationships with clients, ensuring they are well-informed, engaged and receive the value they seek from our work.
• Business development: You’ll support the business to identify new project opportunities, with the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Supporting other teams: You will have opportunities to contribute to projects in other workstreams, for example related to circular economy business support or behaviour change.
• Other responsibilities applicable for a Consultant grade.

Your application

In the ‘Skills and experience’ section of your application, please provide evidence related to the following essential and ‘great to have’ attributes.

The essentials

• A keen interest in environmental issues and sustainable resource use.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent training or experience.
• At least 2 years’ relevant work experience (including postgraduate research).
• Demonstrable subject knowledge related to at least one area of circular economy/waste policy, e.g. EPR, DRS, reuse, eco-design, product passports, electronics, textiles, construction, plastics, packaging, illegal disposal, waste exports, marine litter.
• Experience of designing and conducting quantitative and/or qualitative research projects.
• Strong communication skills, with experience of producing reports tailored to different audiences.
• Highly competent IT user, particularly Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel.
• A positive and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Great to haves

• Postgraduate degree or research experience in a relevant subject.
• Additional analytical skills and interests, for example in GIS, R or other software.
• A track record of successfully managing and delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Previous experience giving presentations tailored to different audiences.

Benefits

• Embedded hybrid working policy.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year.
• One volunteer day each year.
• A generous ethical pension plan (the company will match up to 7% of your contribution).
• Life assurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.
• Established mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site showers.
• On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office.
• Subsidised professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.
• An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future of our business.
• Access to our Consultative Group platform – a representative group of employees that provides an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues and engaging senior management.
• Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.
• Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunch and Learn’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all workstreams and roles.
• Two annual team away days, each followed by evening socials.
• Green Bristol location, surrounded by nature, and only 10 minutes’ walk to the harbourside.
• Central Glasgow location near train stations, with roof terrace.
• An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.