Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and capable individual to join our Consultancy team as Senior Consultant. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in either delivering research in one or more relevant policy areas or supporting businesses and other organisations to develop and adopt circular models. You will also have strong 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 will complement our existing experience and bring their own specialisms. You may have a particular interest in either quantitative or qualitative analysis, but at this level a combination of strong data analysis and report writing skills is a must.

We operate at the forefront of environmental policy, and support national governments in the UK and overseas with policy development, implementation and evaluation. We also support businesses and industry organisations in a range of sectors to explore opportunities and navigate the transition to a circular economy. Our work reflects the experience and passions of our team members. As a Senior Consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the service areas you work in, as we build on recent successes and develop new areas of growth. You will also play a role in training and mentoring junior colleagues.

What you will be doing

• UK and devolved nation policy research and analysis: Clients may include government departments and public bodies, environmental NGOs and other progressive organisations with an interest in circular economy, resources and waste policy.
• Strategic business support: research and analysis for corporates and third sector organisations looking to embed circular thinking into their organisation and business processes.
• 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 develop and manage proposals for new work, supporting the Policy and Circular Economy Leads as well as the wider consultancy team.
• Strategic planning: You’ll work closely with the Head of Consultancy Services and service area leads to shape the strategic direction of our consultancy work and impact.
• People management: You will have some line management responsibilities and will be supported to build skills in this area.
• Other responsibilities applicable for Senior Consultant grade.

Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance. We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.

Resource Futures operate a blind recruitment process which reduces bias and promotes diverse hiring. The hiring team do not have access to the application forms that include any personal details and select candidates for interview based only on information provided on Application Form – Part 2.

• A keen interest in environmental issues and sustainable resource use.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent training or experience.
• At least five years’ relevant work experience (including any postgraduate research).
• A track record of successfully managing and delivering projects on time and on budget, for example in a consultancy, thinktank, government body, NGO or similar.
• Demonstrable subject knowledge related to circular economy/waste policy, for example EPR, DRS, reuse, eco-design, product passports, electronics, textiles, construction, plastics, packaging, waste crime, waste exports, marine litter, and so on.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, primarily using Excel.
• Qualitative analysis skills (could include designing and conducting interviews, surveys, literature reviews or other methods).
• Strong communication skills, with experience of producing written reports and giving presentations tailored to different audiences.
• Highly competent IT user, particularly Microsoft packages.
• A positive and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to travel easily around the UK, by public transport or with your own transport and the necessary current full driving licence and business use insurance.

To apply, please download the forms below and return to HR@resourcefutures.co.uk. Please let us know if you would like to submit your application in a different format.

We will carry out an initial shortlist of applications after 9am on Monday, 7 July 2025 and will hold first interviews on Wednesday 16 July 2025.

We will continue to accept applications for this vacancy until the role has been filled.