Analyst (Resource & Waste Sector)

Job Title: Analyst (Resource & Waste Sector)
Location: London/Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
About Us
Rooted is a growing independent environmental consultancy dedicated to providing evidence-based research, insights, and advice. Based in the UK, our team has over seven decades of experience advising and working in the environmental sector. We specialise in the resource and waste management sector, offering progressive and pragmatic advice and support to ensure our clients thrive commercially in a sustainable future.
Our mission is to build a sustainable consultancy by cultivating long-term partnerships, delivering purposeful environmental outcomes, and investing in our people. We aim to support organisations through our culture of long-term thinking, continuous learning, collaboration and inclusion.
About the Role
This role represents an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our business. The role will offer opportunities to work across the full range of Rooted's clients, supporting a variety of research and consulting projects. As one of our first employees, you will have a varied, challenging and rewarding role with access to experienced consultants, and play a key part in our success. You will have access to excellent development opportunities, working across a range of projects, including taking a substantial role in the day-to-day running of an industry association, one of our flagship projects.
A typical week might include:

• Undertaking project tasks, such as research and analysis, ensuring that activities are completed on time
• Supporting the production of research, briefings, reports and other publications
• Supporting the coordinating stakeholders and helping to organise events
• Supporting the preparation of project proposals and presentations

About the Person
We are looking for an adaptable and proactive individual who shares our values and excels in both verbal and written communication. Ideally, the successful candidate will have relevant experience in the waste and resource sector and/or with trade associations. Essential Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including Word and PowerPoint)
• Proven organisational skills
• Critical thinking
• Ability to research, analyse and present information
• The ability to work on own initiative, build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Keen interest in environmental policy and related issues
• Good numerical skills

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of the UK waste sector
• Working in multi-stakeholder environments
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial acumen
• Advanced Excel skills

Don't quite meet all the criteria? If you feel you meet most of the requirements for this role, we would still love to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits
You will be joining a sociable, friendly and supportive team with the opportunity to develop a career in environmental consultancy in a growing business.

• Competitive salary circa £30k
• 37.5hr working week
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension (matched to 8% of salary)
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Critical illness

How to Apply
Please send a CV and one page cover letter to summarising your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. All applicants must be legally able to work in the UK.
Our Application Process
Following the review of suitable applications, we'll invite candidates for an interview. This will be held in person in London. Please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made.