Sustainability Consultant

The Sustainability Team’s mission extends beyond project delivery; we strive to redefine best practice, inspire innovation, and move the industry toward a more sustainable future.

As part of TFP’s Sustainability team, you will help analyse, optimise and deliver sustainability excellence across our extensive supply chain and diverse client base. You will prepare evaluation documents, proposals and presentation materials of the highest standard, and work closely with project delivery teams internationally, to embed best‑practice frameworks - WELL, LEED, BREEAM and bespoke charters - while quantifying climate impacts and developing reduction strategies to support our journey to Net Zero Carbon.

Key Responsibilities

• Client engagement – lead client presentations on sustainability standards, accreditations and certifications
• Internal leadership – chair internal meetings, presenting analyses and advising project leads on sustainability
• Life‑cycle analysis – perform self‑directed life‑cycle screenings using in‑house software, applying meticulous attention to detail and a critical approach to data quality
• Project collaboration – work closely with furniture consultants to meet sustainability criteria and deadlines, ensuring accurate file management
• Content management – own the presentation‑content library and templates, keeping all materials current and easily accessible.
• Reporting – complete and submit project analyses, providing clear recommendations
• Consultancy support – offer sustainability guidance to clients and suppliers, advancing our supply chain
• Knowledge management – update and maintain our extensive sustainability knowledge library

What you’ll bring

• Highly personable, self‑motivated and organised, with a sharp eye for detail
• Ability to grasp complex concepts and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences
• Passion for accelerating the global transition to a low‑carbon future.
• Confidence working with multiple departments in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in numerical analysis (predominantly using Microsoft Excel)
• Proven problem‑solving skills and ownership mentality
• Insight into product manufacturing, industrial processes and materials relevant to the furniture and design sector
• Fluency in interpreting varied data sources and extracting key insights
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Demonstrate alignment with TFP’s six core principles and values

TFP’s Six Core Principles and Values

• Look for a better way – learn from yesterday and challenge yourself to find a better way
• Own your actions – hold yourself and others 100% accountable
• Join the journey – be yourself, get stuck in, and look out for each other
• Find ways to grow – we believe in helping you reach your full potential
• Don’t wait to show leadership – leadership isn’t only for specific roles, it’s a mindset everyone can adopt
• Value your time – value everyone’s time, starting with your own

To excel in this role you will have

• Approximate estimation of material and resource inputs for product manufacture
• Ability to assess whether products have been accurately evaluated against sustainability metrics
• Working knowledge of life‑cycle assessments (LCAs) and environmental‑impact calculations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external presentations

It would be a bonus if you have

• Previous experience in the furniture industry and familiarity with furniture related credits in BREEAM, WELL and LEED

What we offer

• Friendly, sociable open‑plan office environment
• Enhanced holiday allowance in line with length of service (1 day added per year up to 5 years)
• Workplace pension
• Flexible working
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee social events throughout the year
• Private healthcare plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Monthly ‘take‑in’ lunches
• Kitchen stocked with snacks, fruit & breakfast items
• Several clubs and committees
• Dog friendly office

TFP is a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, grow professionally and have fun along the way. Within our small Sustainability team you will collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing, contribute to company‑wide sustainability initiatives and enjoy numerous social events, hybrid working and a range of employee benefits. If you’re ready to make a tangible impact and develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.

The Furniture Practice celebrates diversity in all aspects of our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate against anyone based on age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity.