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Join the vanguard of sustainability at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and help shape the future of food in a circular economy
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Salary £37800
Location UK - Cowes/Remote
Expires Expires at anytime
At the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we're dedicated to pioneering a circular economy to achieve a sustainable future. Our impactful work spans business, academia, policy, and institutional collaboration, aiming to create systemic change on a global scale. Our enthusiastic team is seeking a like-minded individual passionate about making a real difference in environmental wellbeing and economic transformation.
- Participate in the Food Initiative as a Senior Analyst.
- Engage stakeholders, conduct research, and develop content.
- Manage relationships with the Food Advisory Board.
- Contribute to the Big Food Redesign Challenge, our flagship programme.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a business environment, preferably related to food.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in data presentation.
- Degree in business, economics, science or related fields, or proven entrepreneurial track record.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Enjoy benefits like generous holidays, enhanced pension schemes, a wellbeing programme, and the opportunity for international travel. This role is based in the UK and requires regular office attendance in Cowes, Isle of Wight, with some flexibility depending on individual circumstances. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK until at least May 2025.
We are the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an organization that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy. We work with, and inspire, business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Our vision is a new economic system that delivers better outcomes for people and the environment.
The role entails joining our Food Initiative as a Senior Analyst. You will be part of a team that designs and delivers the Food Initiative and catalyses action towards a circular economy for food. This includes holding the relationship management of the Food Advisory Board. Your work will include stakeholder engagement, research, analysis, and developing content. You will also support the Big Food Redesign Challenge, our Food Initiative team’s flagship programme.
Job requirements include strong analytical skills and an eye for presentation of data and extraction of trends and conclusions from data. At least 3-5 years previous experience within a business environment is required. A strong academic record and degree level qualifications in business (preferably the food sector), economics, science, or other relevant discipline; and/or a track record in entrepreneurship is also required. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are necessary.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus UK bank holidays and discretionary extra days leave), generous parental leave, enhanced pension options/private health scheme after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme. The role is UK based with regular attendance at our office in Cowes, Isle of Wight (subject to individual circumstances). Some international travel may be required.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for this role, as it does not meet the current minimum stipulated salary level. All applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK which lasts until May 2025.
