About Resource Futures Our vision is to create a sustainable world. We work collaboratively with governments, businesses and the third sector to help speed up the transition to a circular economy and manage resources and waste in a more sustainable way. We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50 trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world. We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world. We are motivated by the impact of our work and how it feeds into wider issues of climate justice and the circular economy. Our work is far-ranging from supporting businesses to advising governments, as well as delivering the evidence to support global change and driving projects within communities on the ground. Read more about our company and how we go beyond for our people, to help them grow and thrive. The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to work in our Waste Strategy team. We have an outstanding track record in supporting local authorities to improve their resources and waste management service; identifying financial savings, boosting recycling rates and supporting them to achieve their Net Zero carbon targets. Our expertise includes waste and recycling service modelling, strategy development, kerbside collection and treatment contract procurement, recycling centre operations, waste composition analysis and stakeholder engagement. We are looking for a candidate with good data analytical skills to support our team in developing bespoke technical models to help guide local authorities in their strategic decision making for future service design. You will have waste and resources related experience and an understanding of the national policy landscape to contribute to developing and writing waste strategies linked to local plans and assist in the development of waste services procurement documentation. An important aspect of our work lies in the communication of complex information to a range of audiences, including Elected Members. You will contribute to producing written reports and technical data books, and present project outputs at client meetings. You will also support business development activities, preparing bids, undertaking market research and representing the company at events and meetings. What you will be doing Project delivery work: Working on a broad range of projects within the Waste Strategy team, you will conduct data analysis, research and modelling work using a high degree of academic rigour and attention to detail. You will write and produce reports, tools and other outputs as part of the work programme. You’ll be a confident presenter, assisting the team in workshop and focus group facilitation, and will present complex data outputs to clients as required. Business development: All members of our team are involved in our business development activities. You will contribute to the preparation of proposals and assist in identifying new business such as potential new projects or funding opportunities. With colleagues, you will also work to improve existing services and products, and to develop new ones. Resources and autonomy: You will ensure that projects meet deadlines and are within budget. This will require you to work on multiple projects concurrently so good time management and resourcefulness will be essential. Client engagement: Liaise with clients for project delivery, attending external meetings, focus groups, workshops and presentations, and industry events as required. Data analysis: Liaise with clients using qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures. The essentials Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent training or experience. High level of numeracy. Some data modelling experience. At least three years’ experience in a waste, recycling or waste management related role. Effective communications skills with the ability to hold productive and professional discussions, write clearly and concisely and develop and deliver excellent presentations. Great time management and organisational skills. Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to perform calmly under pressure. Ability to assimilate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data. Ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources and apply scientific methods. Highly competent IT user, particularly Microsoft packages. Advanced Excel skills. A keen interest in waste planning, sustainable resource use and development. Great to haves Experience of using GIS and spatial data management software. Waste management operational experience Professional membership (e.g. IEMA, CIWM). Statistical analysis skills. Benefits Embedded flexi working culture. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave. Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, and a half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week). Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Enhanced sick pay. Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution. Group life assurance cover. Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance. Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team. Cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office. Home and tech scheme – costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings. On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office. Paid professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA. An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future of our business. Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes, and engaging senior management. Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally. Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles. Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials. Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside. An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact. Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance. We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.