Senior Consultant (Climate, Nature & Resources) in Witney

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close on 24 May 2026 23:59 BST.

Join 3Keel (part of the Fera Group) as a Senior Consultant and contribute to our expert consultancy work in Climate, Nature and Resources. This role will play a leading role in delivering high-impact climate projects for major corporate clients, with a particular focus on carbon accounting, science-based targets, net zero strategy, climate risk and supply chain transformation in 3Keel's Climate, Nature and Resources unit. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with excellent client leadership, helping clients navigate complex sustainability challenges while also contributing to business development and team growth within 3Keel.

What you’ll be doing:

• Play a leading role in 3Keel’s climate consulting unit
• Deliver high quality project work for clients and uphold 3Keel’s standards for excellence
• Manage medium-sized, or larger key accounts and projects with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
• Support business unit and company-level reporting through effective project management
• Manage 1-2 junior staff, providing them with support and guidance
• Confidently lead project teams to deliver high quality projects for clients
• Hold key relationships with clients to provide sustained insight and impactful advice
• Lead on timely development and delivery of proposals for clients in private, public and civil society sectors
• Become a trusted source of subject matter expertise around corporate sustainability strategy
• Contribute to and model a team culture of openness, collaboration and learning

What we’re looking for:

• Senior-level consultancy experience
• Knowledge of FMCG supply chains, agriculture and other land-based production systems
• Technically-minded with experience of working with data, with proven experience deriving insights from complex datasets
• High proficiency in Excel
• Experience delivering corporate carbon footprints (GHG Protocol), emission reduction modelling and net zero strategies
• Experience of leading project teams in a consulting environment
• Planning and delivering high quality outcomes within agreed budget and timescales
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong communication and report-writing capability, including ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Considerable Business Development and proposal-writing experience, with a successful track record in winning new work with prospective and existing clients
• Ability to engage with and work across a range of client-based teams with different levels of technical understanding, perspectives and needs
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills to ensure that projects deliver the outcomes expected by clients and other key stakeholders
• The ability to confidently and clearly present complex information to inform decision-making by senior managers within client organisations
• Developing and nurturing strong relationships with clients and team members that allows adaptability to realise new opportunities and to tackle unforeseen challenges
• Self-starter and driven, with a passion for finding solutions to complex sustainability problems
• Ability to lead projects and advise clients in a rapidly evolving service area where standards and outcomes are still emerging

Above all else, we are looking for a great new member for our team. We are aware that some individuals feel they can only apply for roles if they meet almost 100% of the criteria, where the threshold might feel lower to others, so if you are considering applying for the role, but you are doubting your suitability and don’t feel you tick absolutely all the boxes, we encourage you to please apply anyway.

About 3Keel and Fera:

3Keel is an evidence-led sustainability consultancy, tackling risks and building resilience across supply chains, food systems, and landscapes. We address key sustainability issues and focus on innovations and coalition-building to develop approaches that challenge the status quo. We work with many leading businesses, NGOs and in partnership with academia. 3Keel is recognised by the FT as one of the UK’s leading Managing Consultancies for Sustainability. In April 2026, 3Keel began an exciting new chapter in the company’s 13-year development, joining Fera Science Ltd. as its advisory wing. 3Keel was acquired by Fera because the 3Keel directors saw the considerable opportunities to combine their proven advisory expertise with the science and unique technical abilities of Fera. 3Keel continues to operate as a distinct business unit within Fera, and as the two organisations collaborate more closely new joint services will be developed and launched. This is a position in 3Keel, although there will be plenty of exposure to - and opportunities with - the wider Fera business.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Company-matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme…and plenty more

How to apply:

Please apply with a CV and covering letter (not more than one side) outlining what makes you a good fit for the role. Application deadline: 24 May 2026

Data privacy:

Please note that any personal data submitted to 3Keel Group Ltd as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at people@3keel.com and we’ll get back to you.