About the company:
Eunomia Research and Consulting is an independent environmental consultancy working primarily in the fields of waste management, resource efficiency, low carbon energy, marine planning and climate change mitigation. We employ around 70 members of staff and have offices in Bristol, London, Manchester, Brussels, New York, Copenhagen and Auckland; working throughout the UK, EU Member States and beyond.
We are at the leading edge of a number of areas of environmental policy which are critical in the eyes of governments, and we punch well above our weight in terms of influence on public and private sector clients alike.
Job description:
The Environmental Services Procurement Consultant role is suitable for candidates with at least two years of relevant experience.   
The successful candidate will primarily work closely with – and be mentored by – our Head of Procurement and experienced Senior Consultants. Key responsibilities may include but not be limited to:
- Supporting the delivery of procurement projects;
- Undertaking research on procurement-related topics, including Public Contracts Regulations and legislation;
- Undertaking technical research on environmental services, including waste collections, waste treatment infrastructure, street cleansing, grounds maintenance;
- Drafting reports;
- Drafting procurement documentation;
- Analysing data;
- Drafting presentations and supporting Senior Consultants at client meetings;
- Project support and management;
- Supporting business development activities; and
- Bid support.
The successful candidate will spend his/her time learning our trade by shadowing Senior Consultants, by supporting the team in day-to-day activities and by delivering outputs for clients.
Person specification:
We are seeking a highly motivated and high calibre candidate to fulfil this role.  The ideal candidate should reflect our values and commitment to quality and be expected to be self-disciplined, well organised and to be able to present themselves in a professional manner.  A personal interest in, and commitment to recycling and other environmental and sustainability issues is expected.
We are looking for a candidate with the following minimum relevant experience:
- Environmental Services Procurement Consultant role – at least two years of relevant experience in at least one of the following professional areas:
- Waste management and/or environmental services experience with a keen interest/experience in procurement; and/or
- Procurement experience with an interest/experience in waste management and/or environmental services.
Essential:
- Educated to at least degree level in relevant discipline, or with practical background or experience relevant to the job description;
- A genuine interest in developing a career within the environmental consultancy sector and in public procurement;
- experience of consulting to local government or experience of working inside local government;
- Good verbal and written communication skills including experience in writing technical reports;
- Excellent data research, collection and analysis skills, including the ability to work with and manipulate numerical data;
- Excellent all-round IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office;
- Proven organisational skills, working in a calm, logical way to deliver tasks efficiently;
- A methodical and rigorous approach with a high level of attention to detail;
- Ability to apply practical, common sense thinking to real-world problems;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with multiple colleagues, peers, and external clients; and
- Ability to think creatively and independently and to take initiative to solve problems.
Benefits
- Group life assurance scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Group Pension
- Income Protection Scheme (after completion of probationary period)
- 24 days per year (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day for each full year of service to a maximum of 30 days per year
Eunomia Research and Consulting is committed to Equal Opportunities and is a Living Wage employer.