About Resource Futures
Our vision is to create a sustainable world delivered through environmental consultancy. 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 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 a
creating a sustainable world. We are ranked
in the top 5% worldwide for all B Corps in our size group, and were named a ‘Best for the
World’ 2021 B Corp for our company governance.
We are motivated by the impact of our work and how it
feeds in to wider issues of climate
justice and circular
economy. Our work is far-ranging from supporting
businesses to advising
governments and delivering the evidence
to support global change. Read more about our
company and how we go beyond for our
people, to help them grow and thrive.
The opportunity
As Fieldwork Operations Lead within our Evidence workstream, you will provide waste composition
analysis services to public and private sector clients. This is an opportunity for an
experienced logistics professional to oversee field-based collection of robust waste
composition data which informs decision making in business and provides maximum impact for UK
policies on EPR reform, collection consistency and DRS. We are seeking a focused individual who
can support the company to further develop and streamline how this work area operates.
Reporting to the workstream lead, this is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic,
goal-oriented and friendly team, where you will work alongside environmental consultants and
gain exposure to a range of diverse projects. You will have excellent logistics, administrative
and people skills, be practical-minded, and enjoy working in a busy office environment, with
room to thrive and grow in your role. The role also includes supporting the management of
Health and Safety across the wider company, providing the opportunity to work with teams across
the whole organisation.
What you will be doing
- Oversee data gathering fieldwork to include:
- Being the main point of contact and managing
operational and project delivery queries directly with fieldwork site managers, being on site
as and when required. - Fieldwork logistics, resourcing and operational planning and set-up.
- Work
closely with office-based project managers and clients to agree data collection plans and
fieldwork site suitability, and provide necessary paperwork and required facilities for project
delivery. - Undertaking regular site/remote work to develop fieldwork systems as appropriate
(includes working on data collection projects and waste analysis). - Responsible for health and
safety standards and planning for all fieldwork, with support from the health and safety
advisor. You will hold a NEBOSH general certificate. - Oversight of agency staff engaged on data
processing and analysis. - Maintaining queries and solutions logs, for quality control and process
improvement.
- Development of fieldwork team databases and other systems and oversee effective
communications and updates to fieldwork team - You will manage the project officer to;
- Ensure sufficient stocks of equipment and
consumables, ensuring levels are adequate for requirements, and maintenance certificates are
updated as appropriate. - Ensure regular maintenance schedules for stored equipment and company
vehicles with accurate records of movements of equipment (to include manual
handling). - Effectively manage operations systems and share regular updates on progress and
development actions with the wider team and workstream lead.
- As line manager to the operations and projects officer, oversee and grow their role, drive
and support learning and development. - Lead and work closely with workstream lead and consultants to develop fieldwork processes,
use of storage facilities and other premises. - Support the workstream lead and work closely with our finance department to analyse current
operating costs, maximise efficiency and drive improvements. - Lead and support the workstream lead to develop efficient systems for data recording and
processing, new partnerships and services (e.g., digital waste identification) and effective
training of fieldwork operatives. - Health and safety management across the company, working to maintain and develop risk
assessments and company safe systems for all roles and projects. - Drive 3.5 tonne long-wheeled base transit vans as required.
The essentials
- NEBOSH general certificate in occupational health and safety.
- First Aid at Work Certificate.
- Experience of developing risk assessment and safe systems of work.
- Current full UK driving licence to be able to drive a 3.5 tonne long-wheeled base transit
van. - Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent training or experience.
- At least 12 months experience in a similar or relevant role.
- Excellent organisation skills with an ability to problem solve, prioritise, plan and work
under pressure. - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources.
- Experience of managing staffing rotas or booking resources for work.
- Experience of managing equipment stocks and supplier relationships.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Availability and willingness to work evenings / weekends when required – you will be paid
or receive time back for pre-arranged on-call hours. - Willingness and ability to be hands on and carry out manual tasks, such as moving,
repairing and organising equipment for site work. - Achievement oriented and interested in learning new skills.
- Enthusiastic and proactive.
- Interest in and understanding of recycling, resource efficiency and wider sustainability
issues.
Great to haves
- Postgraduate degree or research experience in a relevant subject.
- Knowledge of field-based data collection methods and techniques.
- Experience in the recycling, resource efficiency or sustainability sector.
- Experience of driving larger vehicles such as long wheel-based van.
- Experience in an administrative or logistics role.
- Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance of equipment.
- Experience using Microsoft Access.
- Higher level First Aid Qualifications.
- NEBOSH Diploma
Benefits
- Embedded flexi working culture.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year.
- One volunteer day each year (pro-rata for part time employees).
- A generous ethical pension plan (the company will match up to 7% of your contribution).
- Life assurance cover.
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing
advice, financial and legal guidance. - Cycle to work scheme and on-site secure bike parking and showers at our Bristol office.
- On-site charging points for electric vehicles at our Bristol office.
- Subsidised professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.
- An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future
of our business. - Access to our Consultative Group platform – a representative group of employees that
provides an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues and engaging senior
management. - Regular line manager 1:1’s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build
targets that inspire and push you professionally. - Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.
- 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.