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Principal Product Sustainability Consultant Department: Circ. & Value Chain Trans. : Advisory Employment Type: Permanent - 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 Anthesis is seeking a Product Sustainability Expert (Principal Consultant) with deep experience in materials, chemistry, product design or product development to join our Circularity and Value Chain Transformation team. This role focuses on helping clients design, evaluate, and scale sustainable products, integrating environmental performance into product strategy, business models, and effective design for sustainability. You will bring a strong foundation in sustainable product development, design for sustainability, technical acumen in material science, engineering chemistry or a related field. You will have a comprehensive understanding of how product design choices influence emissions, resource use, safety, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing, use, and end of life. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of any of our UK offices. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple product sustainability and eco design projects across their lifecycle, ensuring excellent client management with on time delivery, within scope, and with measurable environmental and business impact. Thoughtfully inform client strategies, with a strong ability to understand the commercial benefits and tradeoffs implied when incorporating design for sustainability. Have excellent project management skills, with the ability to delegate tasks, clearly articulate client needs, and oversee the full scope of a project. Provide strong technical oversight, quality assurance and support to colleagues and junior team members, and ensure high quality, impactful deliverables for a client. Advise clients on how to integrate sustainability into product design and development processes, including material selection, design playbooks, product architecture, durability, energy efficiency, and end of life considerations. Translate sustainability goals into product level requirements and KPIs, working alongside design, manufacturing, engineering, EHS, procurement, and product management teams. Guide the development of sustainable materials strategies, including recycled content, avoiding perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS), low carbon materials, hazardous substance reduction, and emerging alternatives. Apply knowledge of EHS regulations and standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, chemical management, product safety) to inform compliant and responsible product design. Conduct quantitative modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate design trade offs, such as material substitution, energy efficiency improvements, or product lifetime extension. Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand product sustainability programmes and innovation initiatives. Perform landscape assessments of industry benchmarks, competitor product strategies, and evolving regulations related to design for sustainability efforts. Collaborate with internal Anthesis experts across strategy, climate, circularity, and digital services to deliver integrated product sustainability solutions. Contribute to thought leadership on sustainable product design, life cycle thinking, and technology enabled sustainability transformation. Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Product Design, Environmental Science, or related field; graduate degree preferred. Extensive professional experience, including: demonstrable experience in product sustainability, sustainable product development, or life cycle based environmental assessment, and a strong background in project management Strong client management, proposal development, and account growth capabilities. Experience working directly with product design, material or chemical engineering, R&D, EHS, or manufacturing teams. Hands on experience applying sustainability considerations to materials selection, product architecture, energy efficiency, and circularity strategies. Working knowledge of EHS requirements and product regulations, including chemical compliance, PFAS regulations and product stewardship considerations. Advanced quantitative and data analysis skills (Excel required; experience with PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar tools preferred). Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders, including executives and commercial teams. Ability to work independently in a fast paced, global, virtual consulting environment. Benefits Your 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.

Grounds Maintenance Operatives - Seasonal Location: Barrow In Furness Hourly Rate: £12.21 - 12.71 - going to upper end of band in April Contract type: Fixed Term Contract Contract Dates: Enrolment between 2nd - 13th March until 16th October (weather conditions dependant). Working hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-12:30 About the role We currently require multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team in Barrow to work on our Westmorland and Furness contract. You will keep several local grounds in a wonderful condition for our client through grass cutting; using a ride on and pedestrian mower, strimming, pruning, weeding, shrub and border maintenance, litter picking and any other related horticultural duties. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required. A full valid UK manual driving licence is essential. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits 21 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays. Full Workwear + PPE provided Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About idverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

We're Hiring Join our Award Winning Team We are a multi-award-winning landscaping company established in 2009 and based in Motherwell, operating throughout Central Scotland. We deliver bespoke grounds maintenance services for a wide range of commercial clients including food processing facilities, hotels, student accommodation, housing associations, industrial sites and property management companies. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence. From site safety to the quality of our work, our team is passionate about maintaining environments that people experience every day. We are now looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our growing commercial team. Role: Grounds Maintenance Operative Full Time - Permanent £12.60 per hour rising to £13.45 1st April 07:30hrs - 16:30hrs Overtime will be required during busy periods About you: As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the outdoor areas we manage are safe, clean, and visually appealing for our clients, supporting us to be excellent at everything we do. The successful applicant will have experience across a range of grounds maintenance activities and be able to deliver a high standard of work. You must have a passion for working outdoors, all year round. You must be able to work within strict safety parameters and work well as part of a team to produce high quality work. Skills: Experience necessary Full UK Driving licence is advantageous PA1/PA6 Spraying certificate is advantageous Horticultural or landscape qualification would be advantageous You will work as part of our multi-award-winning team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services for our commercial clients throughout the year to carry out regular ground maintenance works to a very high standard for our commercial clients all year round. During the winter months you will be required to carry gritting and snow clearing. From time to time, you may be required to support and work as part of our hard landscaping team. You will be required to carry out overtime during busy periods. Daily duties will include: Grass cutting Strimming Hedge Trimming Weed Control Tree Work Power Washing Equipment Testing Equipment Maintenance Winter Maintenance - Gritting/Snow Clearing Standard Benefits include: Pension Scheme Full Uniform Provided Work as part of a supportive and close-knit team Opportunity to develop your skills Additional Benefits: MD additional Holidays Additional day off for your Birthday Overtime available paid at 1.5x hourly rate Employee of Month Award Performance Incentives Team bonding events Long service leave Work anniversary celebrationsReal Living Wage Employer What Success Looks Like in This Role: Delivering work to a consistently high standard Working safely and professionally on client sites Taking pride in presentation and detail Supporting the wider team during busy periods Think you have what it takes to join our Award-Winning Team? We are looking to recruit the best, you must share all our company values and be passionate about what you do.