Sustainability Expert for Food Industry

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Foodsteps Full time
Lead Sustainability Projects for Food Companies

We are seeking a highly skilled sustainability expert to lead projects for our clients in the food service & manufacturing industry. As a senior consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert sustainability advice and guidance to companies so we can provide a quality, timely and valuable service to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience working in a consulting environment, with a strong background in conducting carbon reporting assessments for corporate clients to GHG Protocol standard. You will also have experience with life-cycle assessments or in sustainability research, as well as the ability to lead client-facing projects independently.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Foodsteps' mission, has a drive for sustainability, and is highly motivated to take initiative and be efficient in performing tasks with an eye for detail in the data. Additionally, great communication skills are essential for this role.

About Foodsteps

Foodsteps is on a mission to empower the food industry to accelerate its journey to net zero. Our specialized food sustainability platform provides instant access to industry-leading data and insights that food services companies and food manufacturers can trust to accurately measure, reduce and report their environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading strategic engagements with clients to help them deliver against their ongoing sustainability commitments, rooted in data and evidence-based research.
  • Providing expert sustainability advice and guidance to companies so we can provide a quality, timely and valuable service to our clients.
  • Managing and developing our team, including leading a team of junior staff and contributing to their continuous professional development through mentorship or coaching.
Requirements
  • 6-10 years of experience working in a consulting environment.
  • Experience conducting carbon reporting assessments for corporate clients to GHG Protocol standard.
  • Familiarity with wider existing and upcoming sustainability standards, such as SBTi (including FLAG), CSRD.
  • Experience with life-cycle assessments or in sustainability research.
  • The ability to lead client-facing projects independently, including managing relationships with and presenting to senior client stakeholders.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £52,000-65,000.
  • A full range of benefits, including 27 paid holiday days, flexible working, volunteering days, and climate perks travel days.
  • A welcoming office in Whitechapel, London with lots of snacks and a variety of working spaces.


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