Senior Sustainability Consultant

Utrecht, Hybrid, €55.97k

Do you want to be part of driving the global living wage agenda and ensure all workers earn a decent pay?
Do you want to work with the largest cocoa companies in the world to understand which interventions are most effective to increase farmer incomes and cost-efficient to deliver?
Do you want to be part of convening a global coalition of buyers to ensure more sustainable production and trade of avocados?

If so, then you should consider the position as Senior Sustainability Consultant at NewForesight.

NewForesight Consultancy is a leading and globally operating consultancy firm specializing in sustainable market transformation. We work tirelessly towards a future where businesses, organizations, and governments opt for sustainable solutions. We are seeking a Senior Consultant for the Sustainable Sourcing & Impact domain who believes in sustainable solutions and is passionate about working in this field.

The application process runs on a rolling basis. This means that we invite people for an interview when we see a match. Therefore, there is no closing date for this position, and interviews will be scheduled based on the candidate’s availability. The process will consist of at least three interviews:

Introduction interview with our Operational Manager Teun Heuvelink
Round 1 – Interview with Senior Consultant Kate Sparshott
Round 2 – Interview with Senior Consultant Joost Backer
Round 3 – Interview with Domain Leader Daniel Viviers-Rasmussen

For the role in the Netherlands we are not able to sponsor a Highly Skilled Migrant visa. The candidate must have the correct documentation to be able to work in the Netherlands. For the role in South Africa, the candidate must have the correct documentation to work in South Africa.

About the Sustainable Sourcing & Impact domain

At NewForesight we believe that today’s deep-rooted sustainability issues can only be solved with market-driven solutions. To create change that lasts, sustainability needs to be integrated into markets and the entire supply chain. But for this to happen, one needs to thoroughly understand the business case for all stakeholders.

In the SSI team, we do precisely that: We understand not just the sustainability issues, but also how it impacts and is impacted by supply chains and markets. We understand the intricacies of supply chains and the inherent differences across market segments. We have a deep understanding of the market dynamics and develop solutions that fit within the economic reality and competitive nature of companies.

In this role, you will work on our key sustainability outcomes:

Living Income for All Producers: Champion initiatives that ensure smallholder farmers earn a fair, sustainable income. Lead transformative projects that bridge gaps and create resilient livelihoods.
Living Wage for All Workers: Tackle wage disparities by driving projects that aim to secure fair compensation for all workers globally.
Regenerative Agriculture: Promote practices that restore ecosystems and build climate resilience through projects that push the boundaries of sustainable agriculture.

You’ll be at the forefront of our Enabling Actions that support these outcomes:

Sustainable Sourcing and Business Models: Collaborate with partners to integrate sustainability into business models, ensuring long-term value creation and resilience. Lead flagship projects to drive change and impact.
Sector Convening: Drive cross-sector collaborations that address systemic challenges pre-competitively, advancing sustainability across industries.
Sustainable Pricing & Incentive Mechanisms: Spearhead initiatives to incentivize sustainable practices through pricing models that encourage long-term environmental and social benefits.
Assurance: Due Diligence, Regulations, and Verification: Lead risk management initiatives to build trust through proactive risk mitigation and credible sustainability claims.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: Enhance accountability by leveraging data-driven insights to optimize sustainability impacts and support continuous improvement.

About the position

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you have an opportunity to accelerate the sustainability transitions of our time. You will join a young, diverse, and motivated team, serving as a key link between the Domain Lead of the Sustainable Sourcing and Impact team, and Analysts. You will work predominantly in 20+ international agricultural sectors such as coffee, cocoa, tea, spices, fruits, among others. This is not just any consultancy job. NewForesight offers you the opportunity to dive into transforming markets from a systemic point of view. Entrepreneurship and proactivity are rewarded.

50% of your time includes managing the projects we do. All of them are focused on market-driven solutions to social and environmental sustainability challenges. Clients include corporates, nonprofits, and governments. Your tasks include strategic ideation, managing your client and other stakeholders, and project management: including overseeing quality, processes, budgets, while guiding your team. In some projects hands-on project work will also be required.
30% of your time will focus on business development. This includes analysing regulatory and market trends, identifying challenges that inhibit sustainability transitions from accelerating. Based on this, you will support creating new, or improving existing, NewForesight services as a solution to these challenges. It also includes acquisition and writing proposals, attending conferences, seeking partnerships, all while building your own sustainability and market profile.
· 20% will be dedicated to developing yourself as a sustainability professional and consultant. This includes seeking training opportunities (externally and internally), and setting your own growth targets and working towards them.
Social and impact-driven group of people.
A base salary up to €4,664. The salary will be based upon experience.
Annual bonus depending on company and individual performance (can range from one to two months).
An 8% holiday allowance.
25 holidays per year.
Training budget of €2,500,- per year.
OV train card if you live outside Utrecht.
A solid pension scheme.
Company laptop and phone subscription.
Monthly massage session in the office.
Subsidized communal lunch at the office.
Subsidized annual company weekend trip, where the entire team goes on an extended weekend trip somewhere in Europe.
Documentation to be able to work in the Netherlands
A Master’s degree in a relevant field
Fluent in English
Between 3 and 5 years experience in consultancy
A minimum of three years experience in sustainability
A minimum of three years’ experience managing projects
Ability to work independently and a drive to create new opportunities
Interest in and motivation to do Business Development
An affinity for numbers and analytical prowess
Business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
Intermediate Excel skills. You will be expected to confidently manage and analyse data using functions like VLOOKUP, IF statements, and Pivot Tables. They also include creating basic charts, using conditional formatting, and automating tasks with simple macros.
Spanish language skills is considered a pré

The location of this position can be Utrecht in the Netherlands or Cape Town in South-Africa. The below conditions are based on the role in the Netherlands. The salary and other conditions will be adjusted to the cost of living in Cape Town. No relocation package is offered for the role in South Africa.

What you’ll receive from us

Why join NewForesight?

You are ambitious and want to channel that within an organization tackling the biggest sustainability challenges of our time. We have a clear vision, integrated into everything we do, and an international team where English is the primary language.

Our belief is that complex sustainable transitions can be managed, with markets and collaboration playing a key role. We aim to address systemic issues and position ourselves as thought leaders in sustainable market transformation.

Everyone’s opinion is valued here, and responsibility is based on ability, not title, with personal and professional development being central to the organization. Every employee receives mentorship, a Personal Development Plan (PDP), regular internal and external trainings, and biannual 360 evaluations.

Qualifications

Does this excite you and are you ready to take on large sustainability challenges? Then apply via the link below!

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