Consultant To Principal Consultant Opportunities | Environment Policy

Consultant to Principal Consultant opportunities | Environment Policy ICF Plymouth, UK

Consultant to Principal Consultant opportunities | UK

Are you passionate about solving some of today’s biggest environmental and sustainability challenges?

ICF is growing its Environmental Policy team and we're looking for talented professionals across all levels, from early career
Consultants through to experienced Principal Consultants
, to help deliver high-impact work for clients including Defra, Natural England, the Office for Environmental Protection, the Marine Management Organisation, the Environment Agency and other public sector organisations
.

Our work influences public policy and decision-making across areas such as:

• Biodiversity, nature recovery and natural capital
• Agriculture, fisheries and food systems management and sustainability
• Terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments
• Environmental governance and regulation
• Conservation and protected areas
• Pollution and environmental quality
• Climate change and net zero
• Sustainability, resilience and resource management

You’ll work alongside leading experts to:

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

We’re keen to hear from individuals with experience in environmental, agriculture or food policy background, sustainability, economics, evaluation, social research, data analytics, climate, water, biodiversity or related fields.

You will bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience delivering high-quality social, economic or environmental research

We are interested to hear from both entry‑level researchers who are new to the profession as well as experienced candidates. We welcome applications from consulting, government, academia, NGOs and industry
.

At ICF, you’ll have the opportunity to work on nationally important environmental issues while benefiting from:

• Structured career development and progression
• Industry‑leading training and mentoring
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements
• A collaborative team of recognised subject matter experts

Permanent