Anthesis Group
Global Head of Sustainable Products & Packaging - Circularity & Value Chain Transformation Department: Circ. & Value Chain Trans. : Advisory Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - London Description Lead one of the defining transitions of the decade. We need a leader who understands where circular systems are heading and can help shape the platform for what comes next. This role is more than strategy. You will help clients design pilots, prove commercial value, build infrastructure, unlock investment and scale solutions that work. You will set the direction for a global practice, grow a significant business, and help world-leading organisations turn circularity into a value system. We are looking for a builder with deep experience in sustainable products and packaging - EPR, PPWR, eco design, chemistry, reuse and refill - ready to build a global practice around it. You will inherit a strong client portfolio, an experienced technical team, and a market moving faster than most firms. Your job is to set the vision, grow the business, and make Anthesis the leader in this space. If you read a new regulation or shift in trade flows, raw material costs, or consumer behavior and immediately see the commercial opportunity inside, you will build strategy, marshal the team to model ROI, and help a client pilot and scale it - not just hand them a deck. Key Responsibilities Set the vision, own the strategy. Craft a compelling, forward looking vision for the portfolio, defining what winning looks like and rallying the organisation. Translate it into a multi year growth plan with clear milestones, investment priorities and measurable outcomes. Know the landscape. Maintain an up to date understanding of regulatory and market shifts across jurisdictions - EPR evolution, DPP timelines, green claims enforcement, chemical and packaging mandates. Translate complexity into clear strategic options and lay out the path forward. Know our client's world. Build a deep, ongoing understanding of clients' competitive dynamics, supply chain complexity and cost pressures. Position Anthesis as a partner that truly understands the client's business and helps them win. Go beyond decks - build, test, scale. Work in the trenches with clients: innovate, test, learn, pilot new approaches, prove the economics, operationalise what works and scale it. Harness AI, digital tools and emerging technology to deliver faster and sharper. Drive Commercial Growth. Own revenue targets, pipeline and forecasting for a substantial portfolio. Shift the model from pure advisory toward digitally enabled managed services, transformation programmes and recurring revenue. Innovate on pricing and strengthen the value story to improve margins. Connect across the organization. Work across business lines, geographies and sector teams to unlock client value that wouldn't exist in silos. Partner with Growth Portfolio Leads and senior leadership on cross cutting innovation, AI and go to market. Build and lead a high performing team. Lead a diverse group of senior technical experts, unify them around a shared direction, and build commercial, strategy and emerging tech depth as the practice grows. Lead through change with directness, empathy and respect. Represent Anthesis at the highest level. Serve as the senior external face in industry forums, regulatory discussions and client boardrooms. Build trusted relationships and elevate conversations beyond the immediate brief. Technical Scope & Domains Genuine technical fluency is required to engage packaging engineers, regulatory experts, brand sustainability directors and CFOs while connecting dots to broader Anthesis capabilities. Domains You Will Own Sustainable Product Design. Integrating circularity, low impact materials, verifiable data to enable compliant by design innovation. Sustainable Packaging Design. Material selection, recyclability, trade offs, emerging material technologies and regulatory alignment (including PPWR). Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Multi jurisdictional compliance, fee modulation, scheme evolution and strategic value creation. Product Chemistry & Material Health. Chemical compliance, restricted substance management, full material disclosure and safer alternatives. Sustainable Shopping & Consumer Behaviour. Intersecting purchasing decisions with sustainability messaging, product design and retail strategy. Reuse & Refill. Design refillable and reusable product & packaging formats - materials, formats, pack engineering that make reuse viable. Digital Product Passports (DPP). Emerging requirements, data architecture, supply chain implications and commercial opportunities. AI, Digital Tools & Innovation. Deploy emerging tech (AI compliance tools, predictive modelling, automation) to design, deliver and scale solutions. Business Case & Financial Modelling. Structure compelling financial business cases and ROI models that give executives the confidence to act. Domains You Will Collaborate On Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Product Carbon Footprinting. Owned by Impact Intelligence - supports design decisions and justifies investments. Green Claims & Substantiation. Owned by Impact Intelligence - mitigates risks regarding EU Green Claims, FTC Guides and frameworks. Supply Chain Transparency & Responsible Sourcing. Owned by Value Chain Transformation - manages due diligence, supplier engagement and decarbonisation. Circular Systems & Resource Recovery. End of life, waste, secondary markets and circular business models - partners with packaging and product design. Key Requirements: Skills, Knowledge & Expertise 10+ years in sustainability consulting or industry, with significant time in the relevant domain. Background in professional services/consulting - understanding utilisation, margins and practice growth. Established industry network bringing immediate credibility and access to doors. Technical or engineering degree preferred. Master's degree or MBA highly valued. Languages: Fluent English required. Global Flexibility: Willingness to travel for client and leadership engagements. Job Benefits Work within a highly motivated team in a rapidly growing global company. Direct impact and key role in business and team growth. Projects that impact sustainability and climate change goals for clients. Collaboration with passionate sustainability SMEs. Exposure to a wide range of global clients and projects. Competitive salary aligned with experience and skills. Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off. Employee Participation Plan - incentive plan tied to equity value growth. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Global Head of Sustainable Products & Packaging - Circularity & Value Chain Transformation Department: Circ. & Value Chain Trans. : Advisory Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - London Description Lead one of the defining transitions of the decade. We need a leader who understands where circular systems are heading and can help shape the platform for what comes next. This role is more than strategy. You will help clients design pilots, prove commercial value, build infrastructure, unlock investment and scale solutions that work. You will set the direction for a global practice, grow a significant business, and help world-leading organisations turn circularity into a value system. We are looking for a builder with deep experience in sustainable products and packaging - EPR, PPWR, eco design, chemistry, reuse and refill - ready to build a global practice around it. You will inherit a strong client portfolio, an experienced technical team, and a market moving faster than most firms. Your job is to set the vision, grow the business, and make Anthesis the leader in this space. If you read a new regulation or shift in trade flows, raw material costs, or consumer behavior and immediately see the commercial opportunity inside, you will build strategy, marshal the team to model ROI, and help a client pilot and scale it - not just hand them a deck. Key Responsibilities Set the vision, own the strategy. Craft a compelling, forward looking vision for the portfolio, defining what winning looks like and rallying the organisation. Translate it into a multi year growth plan with clear milestones, investment priorities and measurable outcomes. Know the landscape. Maintain an up to date understanding of regulatory and market shifts across jurisdictions - EPR evolution, DPP timelines, green claims enforcement, chemical and packaging mandates. Translate complexity into clear strategic options and lay out the path forward. Know our client's world. Build a deep, ongoing understanding of clients' competitive dynamics, supply chain complexity and cost pressures. Position Anthesis as a partner that truly understands the client's business and helps them win. Go beyond decks - build, test, scale. Work in the trenches with clients: innovate, test, learn, pilot new approaches, prove the economics, operationalise what works and scale it. Harness AI, digital tools and emerging technology to deliver faster and sharper. Drive Commercial Growth. Own revenue targets, pipeline and forecasting for a substantial portfolio. Shift the model from pure advisory toward digitally enabled managed services, transformation programmes and recurring revenue. Innovate on pricing and strengthen the value story to improve margins. Connect across the organization. Work across business lines, geographies and sector teams to unlock client value that wouldn't exist in silos. Partner with Growth Portfolio Leads and senior leadership on cross cutting innovation, AI and go to market. Build and lead a high performing team. Lead a diverse group of senior technical experts, unify them around a shared direction, and build commercial, strategy and emerging tech depth as the practice grows. Lead through change with directness, empathy and respect. Represent Anthesis at the highest level. Serve as the senior external face in industry forums, regulatory discussions and client boardrooms. Build trusted relationships and elevate conversations beyond the immediate brief. Technical Scope & Domains Genuine technical fluency is required to engage packaging engineers, regulatory experts, brand sustainability directors and CFOs while connecting dots to broader Anthesis capabilities. Domains You Will Own Sustainable Product Design. Integrating circularity, low impact materials, verifiable data to enable compliant by design innovation. Sustainable Packaging Design. Material selection, recyclability, trade offs, emerging material technologies and regulatory alignment (including PPWR). Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Multi jurisdictional compliance, fee modulation, scheme evolution and strategic value creation. Product Chemistry & Material Health. Chemical compliance, restricted substance management, full material disclosure and safer alternatives. Sustainable Shopping & Consumer Behaviour. Intersecting purchasing decisions with sustainability messaging, product design and retail strategy. Reuse & Refill. Design refillable and reusable product & packaging formats - materials, formats, pack engineering that make reuse viable. Digital Product Passports (DPP). Emerging requirements, data architecture, supply chain implications and commercial opportunities. AI, Digital Tools & Innovation. Deploy emerging tech (AI compliance tools, predictive modelling, automation) to design, deliver and scale solutions. Business Case & Financial Modelling. Structure compelling financial business cases and ROI models that give executives the confidence to act. Domains You Will Collaborate On Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Product Carbon Footprinting. Owned by Impact Intelligence - supports design decisions and justifies investments. Green Claims & Substantiation. Owned by Impact Intelligence - mitigates risks regarding EU Green Claims, FTC Guides and frameworks. Supply Chain Transparency & Responsible Sourcing. Owned by Value Chain Transformation - manages due diligence, supplier engagement and decarbonisation. Circular Systems & Resource Recovery. End of life, waste, secondary markets and circular business models - partners with packaging and product design. Key Requirements: Skills, Knowledge & Expertise 10+ years in sustainability consulting or industry, with significant time in the relevant domain. Background in professional services/consulting - understanding utilisation, margins and practice growth. Established industry network bringing immediate credibility and access to doors. Technical or engineering degree preferred. Master's degree or MBA highly valued. Languages: Fluent English required. Global Flexibility: Willingness to travel for client and leadership engagements. Job Benefits Work within a highly motivated team in a rapidly growing global company. Direct impact and key role in business and team growth. Projects that impact sustainability and climate change goals for clients. Collaboration with passionate sustainability SMEs. Exposure to a wide range of global clients and projects. Competitive salary aligned with experience and skills. Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off. Employee Participation Plan - incentive plan tied to equity value growth. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Anthesis Group
Principal Consultant / Associate Director - Energy Transition Department: Climate & Nature Solutions : Advisory Employment Type: Full Time Location: United Kingdom Description About Anthesis Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do. Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities Summary of Role We are looking for a Principal Consultant / Associate Director to join our Climate & Nature business line. The candidate will be primarily working for the Energy Transition service line, but it will also support the Climate Risk & Resilience and Green House Gas accounting service lines. The Energy Transition service line delivers unique projects that require quick, innovative and practical solutions. The work is divided into three pillars: industrial decarbonisation, technical due diligence and mandatory energy reporting. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services that support industrial clients in reducing carbon emissions and improving energy performance. The role focuses on securing new work, developing compelling decarbonisation and compliance solutions, and building senior client relationships across industrial sectors, but also overseeing high quality delivery, guiding clients on carbon reduction and regulatory requirements, and driving revenue through opportunity development, proposal leadership, and strategic advisory. It requires combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial leadership to drive complex projects, influence senior stakeholders, and shape clients' long term decarbonisation pathways. This is a flexible hybrid role that can be based out of any of our UK offices. Lead work winning initiatives by identifying, nurturing, and converting opportunities across industrial sectors-manufacturing, chemicals, transport, utilities, heavy industry, and pharmaceuticals. Develop high impact proposals, value propositions, and commercial strategies that address client challenges in decarbonisation, carbon reporting, and compliance. Build and manage senior-level client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor who understands both business priorities and technical constraints. Drive revenue growth through cross selling across decarbonisation strategy, feasibility assessments, low carbon technology implementation, energy audits, and reporting programmes. Leverage digital solutions to enhance the delivery and value of project outcomes to the client. Translate technical insights into commercially compelling business cases that support client investment decisions. Represent the organisation in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements, helping to elevate market profile and brand credibility. Support the development of partnerships with technology providers, industry bodies, and innovators to strengthen market offerings. Foster a culture of proactive opportunity identification, client-centric thinking, and high performance. Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise Key Requirements 7+ years' experience in industrial energy, decarbonisation, process engineering, or related consultancy/industry roles, with a proven track record of delivering complex technical and commercial projects. A degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred, demonstrating solid technical foundations relevant to industrial energy systems, carbon reduction technologies, and process optimisation. Chartered status with a recognised engineering or energy institution (e.g., IChemE, IMechE, EI) is preferred, showing commitment to high professional standards and continuous development. Robust practical understanding of heat and power generation technologies, including boilers, CHP units, reciprocating engines, heat pumps, steam systems, and gas turbines, as well as associated balance of plant equipment and industrial utilities. Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, compelling, and high quality sales outputs, including proposals, bids, presentations, client communications, and commercial documentation. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a fast paced consultancy environment, ensuring both commercial and client expectations are achieved. Demonstrated capability to identify issues, develop innovative, practical solutions, and adapt quickly to changing project needs, regulatory requirements, or client circumstances. Comfortable with UK-wide travel and occasional international visits, as well as maintaining strong engagement with clients located overseas; flexibility in working hours to accommodate project and stakeholder demands Benefits Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME's who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis Competitive salary in line with, experience and skills Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday! An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
Principal Consultant / Associate Director - Energy Transition Department: Climate & Nature Solutions : Advisory Employment Type: Full Time Location: United Kingdom Description About Anthesis Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do. Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities Summary of Role We are looking for a Principal Consultant / Associate Director to join our Climate & Nature business line. The candidate will be primarily working for the Energy Transition service line, but it will also support the Climate Risk & Resilience and Green House Gas accounting service lines. The Energy Transition service line delivers unique projects that require quick, innovative and practical solutions. The work is divided into three pillars: industrial decarbonisation, technical due diligence and mandatory energy reporting. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services that support industrial clients in reducing carbon emissions and improving energy performance. The role focuses on securing new work, developing compelling decarbonisation and compliance solutions, and building senior client relationships across industrial sectors, but also overseeing high quality delivery, guiding clients on carbon reduction and regulatory requirements, and driving revenue through opportunity development, proposal leadership, and strategic advisory. It requires combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial leadership to drive complex projects, influence senior stakeholders, and shape clients' long term decarbonisation pathways. This is a flexible hybrid role that can be based out of any of our UK offices. Lead work winning initiatives by identifying, nurturing, and converting opportunities across industrial sectors-manufacturing, chemicals, transport, utilities, heavy industry, and pharmaceuticals. Develop high impact proposals, value propositions, and commercial strategies that address client challenges in decarbonisation, carbon reporting, and compliance. Build and manage senior-level client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor who understands both business priorities and technical constraints. Drive revenue growth through cross selling across decarbonisation strategy, feasibility assessments, low carbon technology implementation, energy audits, and reporting programmes. Leverage digital solutions to enhance the delivery and value of project outcomes to the client. Translate technical insights into commercially compelling business cases that support client investment decisions. Represent the organisation in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements, helping to elevate market profile and brand credibility. Support the development of partnerships with technology providers, industry bodies, and innovators to strengthen market offerings. Foster a culture of proactive opportunity identification, client-centric thinking, and high performance. Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise Key Requirements 7+ years' experience in industrial energy, decarbonisation, process engineering, or related consultancy/industry roles, with a proven track record of delivering complex technical and commercial projects. A degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred, demonstrating solid technical foundations relevant to industrial energy systems, carbon reduction technologies, and process optimisation. Chartered status with a recognised engineering or energy institution (e.g., IChemE, IMechE, EI) is preferred, showing commitment to high professional standards and continuous development. Robust practical understanding of heat and power generation technologies, including boilers, CHP units, reciprocating engines, heat pumps, steam systems, and gas turbines, as well as associated balance of plant equipment and industrial utilities. Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, compelling, and high quality sales outputs, including proposals, bids, presentations, client communications, and commercial documentation. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a fast paced consultancy environment, ensuring both commercial and client expectations are achieved. Demonstrated capability to identify issues, develop innovative, practical solutions, and adapt quickly to changing project needs, regulatory requirements, or client circumstances. Comfortable with UK-wide travel and occasional international visits, as well as maintaining strong engagement with clients located overseas; flexibility in working hours to accommodate project and stakeholder demands Benefits Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME's who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis Competitive salary in line with, experience and skills Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday! An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.