Principal Environmental Scientist – Global Consumer Products Company
Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid working – regular presence in MK office required as labs are MK based)
Contract: Permanent
Eligibility: UK work authorisation required (visa sponsorship not available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
This company is a highly recognised
global consumer goods leader
and
specialist chemicals & packaging innovator
– you'll know their brand; in fact, you'll likely own one of their products
Overview
Are you passionate about driving
environmental innovation through science
?
We're seeking a visionary
Principal Environmental Scientist
to embed sustainability at the heart of product design for a global, values-led consumer products company.
This role blends
hands-on research, product development, and education
. You'll explore cutting-edge chemistry, packaging, and life cycle innovations to reduce environmental and human health impacts, while also raising the organisation's collective Environmental IQ (E'IQ).
You'll act as a knowledge catalyst—empowering product developers worldwide to make responsible, sustainable choices and aligning product innovation with customer and supplier sustainability strategies.
What You'll Do
Research and evaluate new materials, technologies, and packaging solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Perform product life cycle assessments (LCAs) and generate actionable insights to guide design choices.
Lead initial development and lab work to assess technical feasibility and secure intellectual property.
Conduct independent research and present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Design and deliver training/educational content for global teams (adapting for cultural differences).
Partner with customers and suppliers to align sustainability priorities with product strategies.
Advise on emerging environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks.
Collaborate with Innovation & Supply Chain teams to embed sustainability in product design and value chain (Scope 3 reductions).
What You'll Bring
Master's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (PhD preferred).
Strong experience in
consumer product (CPG) design & development
.
Interest in
Green Chemistry
and/or sustainable packaging.
Knowledge of LCAs, carbon accounting tools, ISO methods, and global data standards.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Comfortable engaging directly with suppliers/customers on sustainability strategies.
Proactive, self-driven, and passionate about continuous learning and innovation.
Note: Backgrounds limited to air, water, or gas science are not suitable –
consumer product experience is key.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary + profit incentive rewards.
Comprehensive health, wellness & financial benefits.
Generous pension contributions.
Work-life balance: short-day Fridays, paid holidays + an
extra week off over Christmas
.
Why Join?
This organisation exists to create
positive, lasting impact
in everything it does. Its culture is
values-driven, collaborative, and purpose-led
.
94% employee engagement (2025 survey)
99% of people love to tell others they work here
90% feel a sense of belonging
78% believe they can achieve their career goals
If you're excited by the challenge of shaping the
future of sustainable product design
and want to make a global impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join as
Principal Environmental Scientist
.
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