ADAS East Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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The Vacancy
ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Climate Resilience Consultant on a full-time permanent basis, with hybrid home and office working available from the ADAS Boxworth office near Cambridge.
As a Senior Climate and Resilience Consultant, you will work with clients from government, the food supply chain, and other sectors to support increasing climate resilience and understanding climate risks in agricultural food supply chains, as well as supporting projects across other sectors including public bodies. Your work will involve climate change risk assessments, TCFD/ISSB reporting, and transition plan development.
Suitable candidates will deliver and develop consultancy solutions for a range of clients, focusing on desk-based modelling and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and practical problem-solving with excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop tools for data collection, analysis, and interpretation supporting Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessments.
* Provide consultancy input on climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation projects within agriculture and land-based sectors.
* Create compliant reports with multidisciplinary teams.
* Liaise with clients and stakeholders, including facilitating workshops.
* Manage projects to ensure timely delivery within budget.
* Lead tenders and proposals to grow the consultancy work.
Person Specification
* Postgraduate experience in UK agriculture or food production systems, or related consultancy experience, is advantageous.
* Experience leading climate resilience and adaptation services as a consultant.
* Degree or vocational qualification in Agriculture, Biology, Geography, or Environmental Science.
* Knowledge of UK climate datasets and reporting standards like TCFD, TNFD, ISSB.
* Experience in proposal writing and tender responses.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
* Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Full UK driving license and own transport (public transport access limited at the office).
Salary and Benefits
* Salary up to £45,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.
* On-the-job training, mentoring, and relevant qualifications.
* Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
* Support for Continuing Professional Development and Chartership.
* Membership allowance for one professional body.
* Flexible benefits, including holiday purchase and private healthcare.
* Volunteer days for community and environmental activities.
* Additional benefits like EV schemes and cycle-to-work programs.
Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for face-to-face interviews in Boxworth, Cambridge, with proposed dates on 27-28 May 2025. Candidates will complete three exercises beforehand: a short report, a data handling task, and a presentation.
About Us
ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy, dedicated to securing British food and enhancing the environment. With over 75 years of experience and part of the RSK Group since 2016, we provide tailored, research-based solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, ecology, archaeology, planning, and landscape services. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
RSK Group, founded in 1989, is a leading multidisciplinary environmental, engineering, and technical services provider, emphasizing employee development, innovation, and a people-first culture.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Annual Leave Purchase
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Mental Health Support
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Documents
* Inclusive Recruitment Guide for Candidates - Download
* Job Description - Download
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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