Join us on our journey towards a sustainable future

Who we’re looking for...

Role: Senior Analyst or Analyst

Location: Oxford, London or hybrid; UK-based remote working will also be considered.

Practice Area: Sustainable Commodities Practice Area

Contract: Permanent (full- or part-time)

Remuneration: Analyst Role £30-42.5k and Senior Analyst £35-£60k

About you…

• Do you have a good grasp of data and how high-quality analysis can drive the most effective action for sustainability?

• Are you skilled in bringing data to life, to make it accessible, relevant and engaging for a variety of audiences?

• Do you enjoy working with a team to draw out insights, developing new tools and methods that can help drive real-world impact?

We are looking for a Senior Analyst and an Analyst to join our Sustainable Commodities practice area, supporting our work to address issues of deforestation and exploitation in soft commodity supply chains. The roles will join a team at the heart of our highly successful consultancy services, focussed on delivering high quality supply chain analysis, risk advisory and strategy for  our roster of world-renowned clients. Tackling deforestation continues to be at the heart of the sustainability agenda, and global action to address the climate and biodiversity crises. Many of the organisations we work with have goals to achieve fully deforestation-free supply chains imminently approaching, making this a particularly exciting time to get involved and contribute towards the protection of forests in countries where commodities such as soy and palm are produced. 

The Analyst role would suit candidates with some prior experience of working in data analysis, communicating data insights and a passion for applying these skills to help guide action in sustainable supply chains. 

To be considered for the Senior Analyst position we will also be looking for experience of designing and leading data analyses, and a proven track record of managing others to deliver high quality outputs from complex projects.

The important stuff (essential requirements)

• Technically-minded with experience of working with data, with proven experience presenting complex analyses and data thoughtfully and effectively.

• Proficiency in data-oriented software/current tools for data analysis - Advanced MS Excel skills and/or use of analytical tools (e.g. PowerBi, Data Studio)

• Understanding of environmental metrics, and knowledge of international standards.

• Detail oriented, with a strong focus on quality assurance and, for the senior position, a proven track record of managing others to deliver high quality outputs from complex projects.

• Organised and systematic approach to work

• Clear and engaging writing style, excellent verbal communication and the ability to present complex information in a client-friendly way

• Rapid research and distillation of complex topics 

• Excellent project management skills, including management of technical workstreams.

• Self-starter and driven.

• Strong external presentation skills and client relationship management ability.

• Adept at supporting colleagues with technical systems and processes. 

• Academic background to degree or masters level in a relevant subject area.

Other stuff (desirable skills)

• Knowledge of FMCG supply chains, agriculture and other land-based production systems

• Understanding of the environmental and ethical issues affecting business operations and supply chains

• Previous line management experience

• GIS capabilities.

• Experience of using automated analytics systems (e.g. Alteryx)

• Proficiency in advanced programming languages (e.g. Python)

• Knowledge of another language relevant to our work, such as French, Portuguese, Spanish or German.

Above all else, we are looking for a great new member for our team!  If you don’t meet all of the above criteria but feel compelled to apply, we encourage you to.

What 3Keel offer

• A friendly team of individuals from many walks of life, all constantly striving for excellence and committed to making a difference in sustainability - and having fun along the way!

• Genuine work-life flexibility for people at different life stages, with a well-established hybrid working culture

• Competitive salary depending on experience (based on a 37.5 hours working week)

• Part time working will be considered

• 30 days paid annual leave per annum plus bank holidays.  

• Pension scheme with 5% company contribution and personal investment/savings platform

• A generous employee annual cash Profit Share scheme

• Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance scheme

• Employee assistance and mental health support programmes

• Life cover 

• Access to office space in various different locations in Oxford and London

• Three days of paid volunteering time per year for each staff member

• Generous maternity, paternity and sick pay/leave

• Annual training budget per employee

• 5 days for study per year

• Portion of annual profits donated to charity annually

• Salary sacrifice schemes for bikes (cycle to work scheme) electric vehicles and other tech

• Rail cards

About us…

3Keel is a small, specialist sustainability consultancy. We have grown organically since our founding in 2013, becoming a high impact team. The business is structured to address key sustainability issues, and we focus on innovations and coalition-building to develop approaches that challenge the status quo.

Case studies with more about some of our past work can be found here: 

http://www.3keel.com/case-studies/

Friendly: join the friendliest consulting team there is - 3Keelers are warm, welcoming and genuinely open to diverse perspectives, different ideas and new ways of doing things!  Joining our sociable team not only means you’ll be starting in a satisfying role - you will also be making new friends and having plenty of fun along the way!

We are committed to offering  equal opportunities and to creating a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and deliver their best work.  We encourage applications from applicants of all backgrounds, and from those who represent any diversity of gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability and all other characteristics.  We want to play our part in increasing diversity within the sustainability sector, recognising that there is some way to go.  We take our role in contributing to change in this area very seriously.

Curious: 3Keel is a place to ask questions and seek answers.  We embrace a growth mindset and love to learn from one another and our clients.  We have recently set up ‘3Keel Learns for our staff - a series of external speakers and lectures to help everyone learn something new.

Practical: we take a practical approach to our work - but we also apply the same to work and life too.  We understand people have a life outside of work and while we all want to get the job done well, we also understand the need to find balance.  Our staff are supported at all stages of life, from early career starters to parents with young kids, to staff with ageing relatives: with flexible working arrangements, part time options available in many roles, and a range of policies which mean you aren’t penalised when ‘life happens’.

Ambitious: 3Keel is an award-winning consultancy and a B Corp - we know about ambition and we encourage our staff to channel theirs towards making a real difference within the sustainability field.  We continually strive for the highest standards - whether it is with our client-facing work, or with how we run the company itself.  

Closing Date

The deadline for applications is Monday, 31st July 2023, however we often schedule rolling interviews for interesting candidates, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.