Senior Consultant for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Eunomia Research & Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant for Sustainable Packaging Solutions, based in Leeds, UK, with options for hybrid or UK-based remote work. The role involves providing technical leadership on packaging strategies for private sector clients, ensuring project delivery, client satisfaction, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have relevant degree-level education and experience in packaging technology or consultancy. Eunomia promotes sustainable practices and offers a supportive work environment.
Senior Consultant for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Location - Hybrid or on-site (or possibly UK based remote) - Bristol, London or Manchester

Salary flexible depending upon seniority - we are aiming to attract the best

Eunomia operates a "nine-day fortnight," granting full-time employees a 3-day weekend every other week

About Eunomia:

Eunomia Research & Consulting is an ethical and independent environmental consultancy dedicated to solving social and environmental challenges. With over 20 years of experience, we provide science-led solutions that minimize human impact on the planet. Our aim is to challenge conventional practices and deliver innovative approaches for our clients.

As experts in the natural, carbon, and circular economies, we focus on sustainable land use, low carbon energy, waste management, and resource efficiency. Our diverse team collaborates with public and private sectors including governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations to foster sustainable practices.

Currently, Eunomia boasts over 150 employees worldwide, operating in five offices across three continents. Our supportive and enthusiastic team works daily towards making our planet a better place, aligning our projects with a vision for a regenerative circular economy.

For more information, please visit our website or LinkedIn pages.

Strategy Team

Our Strategy team empowers private sector clients to make informed planning decisions that ensure long-term viability amidst changing market dynamics and regulations. We provide insights across various sectors, including consumer goods, fashion, logistics, and packaging, guiding clients through evolving policies to enhance sustainable operations and create value.

We assist organizations transitioning to sustainable, circular, and regenerative business models, partnering with clients to co-create ambitious plans that consider materiality, regulation, competition, and stakeholder requirements. Our Strategy team consists of leaders in areas such as net-zero transitions and circular economy, backed by a wide range of experts including scientists, economists, and policy specialists.

Job Description

In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership across our packaging strategy initiatives for private sector clients, ranging from consumer goods to logistics providers. Your focus will be on guiding clients through challenges and opportunities related to packaging reduction, reuse, recycled content, and recyclability.

Your responsibilities will encompass project delivery and ensuring client satisfaction, along with supporting business development activities, managing key relationships, and mentoring team members. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to meet client needs and engage effectively with senior business stakeholders.

We seek passionate individuals committed to delivering high-quality work while addressing critical environmental and sustainability issues.

Essential Criteria
• Degree-level education in a relevant field such as engineering, material science, or sustainable packaging design.
• Background as a packaging technologist or engineer, or relevant experience in a consultancy or consumer brand.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging concept design and eco-design practices.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing.
• Ability to lead technical research and engage stakeholders in a corporate environment.
• Experience in quantitative data methods for communicating environmental and financial impacts.

Desirable Criteria
• Experience in business or client development and management within the private sector.
• Advanced degree (MSc, MEng, or equivalent).
• Understanding of plastics and packaging policies at European or international levels.
• Experience with FMCG companies.

Note: We welcome applications from candidates showcasing a range of these skills and experiences.

Eunomia Package Benefits

Joining us means being part of a values-led organization, with numerous professional development opportunities. Our benefits include:
• A nine-day fortnight.
• 24 days of holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), increasing to a maximum of 30 days, plus the option to "buy" up to five additional days.
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year; employees who take one day of holiday during this period receive two extra days off.
• Work From Anywhere policy for up to 4 weeks per year.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance plus an additional 2 days off per year for volunteering.
• Private Healthcare, including dental and optical provisions.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Group Pension scheme.
• Income Protection Scheme (after probation).
• Bicycle purchase program.

Eunomia values diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, or background.

We are a Living Wage employer.