Consultant to Principal Consultant Opportunities | Environment Policy

Location: UK; hybrid working with collaboration between the office and home. The role is available in four locations, including London.

Company

hirify.global delivers research, consulting, and policy expertise to governments, businesses, and public sector organisations on major environmental and sustainability challenges.

What you will do

• Deliver research, analysis, and evaluation that informs environmental policy and decision-making.
• Solve complex environmental and sustainability policy challenges using evidence-based approaches.
• Engage with policymakers, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership.
• Lead projects and multidisciplinary teams, depending on level.

Requirements

• Experience or interest in environmental, agriculture, or food policy; sustainability; economics; evaluation; social research; data analytics; climate; water; biodiversity; or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering high-quality social, economic, or environmental research.
• Collaborative approach and the ability to work with experts and stakeholders.
• Applications are welcome from entry-level researchers through experienced Principal Consultants, including candidates from consulting, government, academia, NGOs, and industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work focused on nationally important environmental issues.
• Structured career development, progression, training, and mentoring.
• Flexible and supportive hybrid working arrangements.
• Private medical, dental, and online GP services.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with additional leave increasing with service.
• Pension contribution, life assurance, income protection, and enhanced parental leave policies.

Hiring process

• Submit a one-page cover letter and a two-page CV.
• Applications close on 6 September.
• AI tools may not be used to generate or assist with interview responses unless an accommodation has been arranged in advance.