Senior Consultant (Commodity Supply Chains)

Senior Consultant - Commodity Supply Chains

Salary: £50,000+

Location: hybrid - working in Oxford, Bristol, or London

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close on 25 May, 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Join 3Keel (part of the Fera Group) as a Senior Consultant and contribute to our expert consultancy work in Commodity Supply Chains.

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant with considerable experience in the sector, you will join the 3Keel team who help companies turn ESG goals into profitable, operational strategies. We bridge the gap between sustainability, regulatory and compliance requirements and innovation, supporting our clients to reduce the deforestation impacts linked to sourcing their forest-risk commodities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Play a leading role in 3Keel’s Commodity Supply Chains business unit
• Deliver high quality project work for clients and uphold 3Keel’s standards for excellence and confidently leading project teams
• Manage medium-sized, or larger key accounts and projects with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility 
• Manage 1-2 junior staff, providing them with support and guidance
• Potentially contribute to the development of product and or forest risk traceability reporting methodology innovations for 3Keel as a business
• Hold key relationships with clients to provide sustained insight and impactful advice 
• Lead on timely development and delivery of proposals for clients in private, public and civil society sectors
• Act as a trusted source of subject matter expertise around deforestation and traceability reporting in addition to a ‘commodity level specialist’

What we’re looking for:

• Senior-level consultancy experience
• Good existing knowledge of forest risk commodities, supply chain mapping and / or traceability reporting
• Line management skills and experience.  
• Ability to engage with and work across a range of client-based teams with different levels of technical understanding, perspectives and needs  
• Experience and confidence in engaging with corporate clients, with an ability to accommodate a range of different business cultures and perspectives
• Influencing and negotiating skills to ensure that projects deliver the outcomes expected by clients and other key stakeholders; and ability to secure additional work and develop new business as appropriate
• Ability to deliver high quality client-facing presentations, and present technical information effectively to inform decision-making by non-technical senior managers (to MD level) within client organisations
• Adaptability to uncover new opportunities and tackle challenges that emerge  
• Rapid research and distillation of complex topics 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Excel 
• Clear and engaging writing style, excellent verbal communication and the ability to present complex information in a client-friendly way
• Organised and systematic approach to work
• Proficiency in project management
• Self-starter and driven

Above all else, we are looking for a great new member for our team. We are aware that some individuals feel they can only apply for roles if they meet almost 100% of the criteria, where the threshold might feel lower to others. So, if you are considering applying for the role but you are doubting your suitability and don’t feel you tick absolutely all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

About 3Keel and Fera

3Keel is an evidence-led sustainability consultancy, tackling risks and building resilience across supply chains, food systems, and landscapes. We address key sustainability issues and focus on innovations and coalition-building to develop approaches that challenge the status quo. We work with many leading businesses, NGOs and in partnership with academia. 3Keel is recognised by the FT as one of the UK’s leading Managing Consultancies for Sustainability.

In April 2026, 3Keel began an exciting new chapter in the company’s 13-year development, joining Fera Science Ltd. as its advisory wing. 3Keel was acquired by Fera because the 3Keel directors saw the considerable opportunities to combine their proven advisory expertise with the science and unique technical abilities of Fera. 3Keel continues to operate as a distinct business unit within Fera, and as the two organisations collaborate more closely new joint services will be developed and launched.

This is a position in 3Keel, although there will be plenty of exposure to - and opportunities with - the wider Fera business.

What’s in it for you?

• ​25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Company-matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme…and plenty more.

How to apply: Please apply with a CV and covering letter (not more than one side) outlining what makes you a good fit for the role.

Application deadline: 24 May 2026

Data privacy

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We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at people@3keel.com
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