Job Description

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About The Role

You will use your in-depth knowledge and interest to make our clients' products more sustainable across healthcare, consumer and industrial sectors.



Job Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial and Client Facing - c.50%


Partner with Business Developers from first contact to contract signoff. Articulate the value of sustainability, scope programmes, write winning proposals and negotiate commercials. Be able to navigate early client discussions with the aim of identifying sustainability opportunities Represent CDP at conferences, webinars and networking events; deliver keynote presentations and panel contributions to build brand equity. Generate thought-leadership and collaborate with Marketing to create compelling collateral. Provide commercial coaching for colleagues to enable them to spot and qualify sustainability opportunities. Maintain knowledge of European, US and Global sustainability regulations and trends with the aim of translating them into actionable R&D recommendations and solutions.

Technical Delivery and Capability - c.50%


Apply your subject matter expertise to influence the design, materials and development roadmap of products across healthcare, consumer and industrial sectors. Deliver and review Life Cycle Analyses across the product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts to in-market optimisations; support others to develop their LCA capabilities. Advise teams on sustainability implications of component choices, packaging, logistics, supply chain resilience and end-of-life strategies. Work with clients to define meaningful and actionable product-level sustainability goals, either building on their strategy or helping shape one. Act as a mentor and coach, helping colleagues build their understanding of sustainability principles, tools and best practices. Communicate technical findings and strategic recommendations clearly and credibly to a range of client stakeholders through in-person and remote meetings. ###

About You

Skills and Attributes
An up-to-date knowledge of current and upcoming sustainability regulations and trends, and the implications they may have on product design. Knowledge about the sustainability implications of supply chain, material choices and end of life strategies. Ability to spot sales opportunities, write proposals and attend conferences with a view to building up a client database. Analytical and innovative capabilities, including the ability to manage trade-offs between sustainability and other product needs. Outstanding presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. High achieving sales and marketing efforts where required, such as contributions to proposals or marketing collateral or researching new areas. Attention to detail. Confident working in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of MS Tools, and other creative packages.

Experience and Education



Degree-educated or equivalent. Significant product-design experience in one of the following environments: technical/design consultancy; technology start-up; new product development/engineering department. ###

About Us

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services - from insight to ideas, prototypes to production - bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and - above all - expert, we're uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We're 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects' success. As part of our benefits package we offer:


flexible working a discretionary bonus excellent learning and development opportunities a 12% non-contributory pension private healthcare electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme share incentive plan * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays