Job Description

Who we're looking for...

Role:

Consultant

Location:

London, Oxford or Bristol based

Business unit:

Climate, Nature and Resources



C

ontract:

Permanent contract (full or part-time; minimum 0.8FTE), hybrid working available

Salary range:

36,593-41,819 pa

About you...

Are you passionate about finding solutions to complex sustainability problems? Do you have a good grasp of data and how it can drive the most effective environmental action? Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of what drives business decision-making?




3Keel are seeking a consultant to join our Climate, Nature and Resources Business Unit. In this role, you will deliver a range of projects to embed sustainable action in businesses and supply chains, including GHG footprint calculations, climate transition planning and risk assessments. You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise by working closely with senior 3Keel staff. You will also contribute to the team's business development efforts, building on 3Keel's existing portfolio of clients which include large retailers, major FMCG brands, and sector bodies.



The ideal candidate will take pride in delivering consistently high quality, evidence-based work and will be keen to become a trusted advisor to clients. You will possess some understanding of the corporate sustainability landscape and will also have the ability and desire to learn quickly, think creatively and transfer existing knowledge to new situations.

The important stuff (essential requirements)...

2+ years of relevant professional work experience; Some understanding of FMCG supply chains, food systems and the corporate sustainability landscape; Self-starter and driven; ability to deliver quality work at pace and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment; Comfortable with data, and proficient at collecting, cleaning and analysing large datasets using Excel; Clear and engaging writing style, excellent verbal communication and the ability to present complex information in a client-friendly way; Confidence for external presentations and relationship management; Adept at supporting colleagues and flexibility to apply skills to different projects and subjects; Effective project management skills; organised and systematic approach to work; Commercial aptitude and understanding the needs of clients; Demonstrable interest in the work we do and enthusiastic to develop technical expertise and skills in this area.

Other stuff (desirable skills)...

Experience of data analytics, visualisation and practical business intelligence software apps (e.g., intermediate to advanced MS Excel, MS PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik); Academic background to degree or masters level in a relevant subject area; Understanding of environmental metrics and standards (e.g. GHG Protocol, SBTi, TCFD); Graphic design abilities; GIS capabilities; Successful track record in business development.




Above all else, we are looking for a great new member for our team. We are aware that some individuals feel they can only apply for roles if they meet almost 100% of the criteria, where the threshold might feel lower to others, so if you are considering applying for the role, but you are doubting your suitability and don't feel you tick absolutely all the boxes, we encourage you to please apply anyway.



We are committed to offering equal opportunities and to creating a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and deliver their best work. We encourage applications from applicants of all backgrounds, and from those who represent any diversity of gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability and all other characteristics. We want to play our part in increasing diversity within the sustainability sector, recognising that there is some way to go. We take our role in contributing to change in this area very seriously. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

3Keel also offers...

A friendly team of individuals from many walks of life, all constantly striving for excellence and committed to making a difference in sustainability - and having fun along the way! Genuine work-life flexibility for people at different life stages, with a well-established hybrid working culture Competitive salary depending on experience (based on 37.5 hours working week) 30 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff) increasing with the number of years at business. Pension scheme with 5% company contribution, salary sacrifice option and personal investment/savings platform Unpaid sabbatical leave, subject to qualifying criteria Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance scheme Employee assistance and mental health support programmes Death in service cover Access to office space in various different locations in Oxford, Bristol and London Three days of paid volunteering time per year for each staff member Generous maternity, paternity and sick pay/leave Annual training budget per employee 5 days for study per year Portion of annual profits donated to charity annually Salary sacrifice schemes for bikes (cycle to work scheme) electric vehicles and other tech

About us...

3Keel is a market-leading, specialist sustainability consultancy. We have grown organically since our founding in 2013, becoming a high impact team. The business is structured to address key sustainability issues, and we focus on innovations and coalition-building to develop approaches that challenge the status quo. We work with many of the global leading businesses on sustainability, and 3Keel is recognised by the FT as one of the UK's leading Managing Consultancies for Sustainability. 3Keel has been a B-Corp since 2020.





Case studies with more about some of our past work can be found here:



http://www.3keel.com/case-studies/

The Climate, Nature and Resources Business Unit...

The Climate, Nature and Resources Business Unit's mission is to catalyse the transition of the private sector to more resilient and sustainable business models.



In practice this means we deliver a wide range of engagements with clients - from board level sustainability strategies to technical research and analysis that supports the delivery of ambitious corporate-level climate, nature and circular economy plans.



In addition to private sector clients, we also prioritise work with influential NGOs, policymakers and sector initiatives which are working to improve private sector sustainability performance in the UK and globally. We have a strong track record of convening businesses at a sector level - for example in the development of the UK retail sector climate action plan and research supporting the fashion industry transition to circular systems.



Our sector focus is primarily retail, food service and manufacturing plus consumer goods - particularly those sectors that have a high dependency on land and natural resources We also collaborate with 3Keel's other Business Units on the delivery of high-impact sustainability programmes in agriculture and commodity supply chains.



The Business Unit is currently home to over 20 staff across three teams, with further growth planned in the years ahead.

How to apply...

Please apply with a CV and covering letter (not more than one side) outlining what makes you a good fit for the role.

Application deadline: 3rd June 2025

(We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so encourage candidates to apply early.)

Data privacy...

Please note that any personal data submitted to 3Keel Group Ltd as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding our privacy statement please see here https://www.3keel.com/privacy-statement/