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Special Advisor
Special Advisor – Agriculture & Landscapes
Permanent, Full-Time Starting Salary: £69,314 Locations: Oxford, Bristol, London Closing Date: 17 July 2026 (23:59 BST)
About the Role
3Keel, an evidence-led sustainability consultancy, is seeking a Principal Consultant or Special Advisor (dependent on experience) to lead and expand our Agriculture and Landscapes Business Unit. This role requires a strategic mind to develop sustainable agricultural supply chain initiatives, honed commercial acumen, and strong external representation of 3Keel’s expertise.
Ideal candidates will blend substantial agricultural or land-based supply chain experience in a corporate setting with exceptional consulting credentials. Willingness to adapt rapidly to emerging sustainability trends and collaborate across allied sectors—such as climate mitigation, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture—is essential. Proficiency in securing client trust, drives projects to excellence, and cultivates future business opportunities while mentoring junior staff is critical.
Key responsibilities:
- Co-lead, grow, and implement 3Keel’s strategic framework for sustainable agricultural supply chains.
- Enhance 3Keel’s external profile and pipeline of future clients through targeted business development (BD).
- Offer specialist technical leadership on agricultural projects with autonomy over high-impact clients and accounts.
- Stay ahead of evolving standards (SBTi/FLAG, SBTN, TNFD, etc.) and industry initiatives.
- Develop mentorship programs for junior staff and establish a culture of learning across the business.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Proactively shape and execute growth strategies for 3Keel’s sustainable agricultural supply chain portfolio.
- Represent 3Keel externally, securing and nurturing corporate relationships, both existing and emerging.
- Spearhead project development, maintaining rigorous quality, delivery timelines, and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with other thematic divisions, where applicable, to ensure holistic sustainability solutions.
- Mentor and lead cross-functional teams to uphold 3Keel’s operational excellence, ensuring data-driven insights align with evolving sustainability benchmarks.
Essential Requirements
- Supply chain expertise: In-depth technical and commercial understanding of agricultural and land-based supply chains in the corporate world, candidacy includes environmental reporting and sustainability frameworks (e.g., ESG alignments, CDP).
- Specialist consulting background: Proven track record in forging and delivering high-impact consultancy projects with complex stakeholders.
- Business acumen: Strong grasp of commercial dynamics, and the ability to identify and capitalize on market gaps in sustainable agriculture.
- Problem-solving approach: Initiative and creative adaptation in fast-evolving sustainability challenges (e.g., climate change mitigation standards, biodiversity loss frameworks).
- Project management: Experience in leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring on-time completion.
- Communicative and relational skills:
- Ability to distill technical, complex information for senior non-technical stakeholders.
- Foster lasting collaborations with clients, earning trust and influence at all levels of decision-making.
- Client relationship management: Construct transparent, forward-moving relationships that guarantee project success.
- Data fluency: Analyzing, synthesizing, and turning qualitative/quantitative data into concrete strategic recommendations for clients.
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- Independency, initiative, and a penchant for innovation in complex settings.
- Collaboration with client leadership, without vis-à-vising or compromising integrity.
Desirable but Not Mandatory
- Line management experience ( supervising employees).
- Formal academic credentials (degree or master’s-level) in mathematics, ecology, agriculture, economics, or environmental disciplines.
- Proven expertise in corporate metrics and methodologies such as:
- Range and Scale Rapid Screening Tool (LSRS)
- Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) standards
- TNFD framework indicators
- Natural capital accounting and biodiversity valuations
- Data expertise, including management, analysis, and visualization tools.
- Coursework involving environmental impact assessments, regulatory frameworks for water protection, restoration ecology, or niche agricultural sectors.
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About 3Keel & Fera
3Keel is one of the UK’s leading sustainability consultancies, committed to dismantling supply chain barriers and fostering resilience. Through innovations in collaborations and evidence-based approaches, we challenge norms to stimulate real-world sustainability change. Since its inception in 2013, 3Keel has earned the Financial Times’ stamp of approval for elite advisory performance.
Since April 2026, 3Keel operates as an organic unit within Fera Science Ltd, leveraging synergy between our elite consultancy and Fera’s technical precision and research-grade expertise. While maintaining our distinct identity, future joint services are envisioned to expand our impactual offerings.
Locational flexibility: This role is dedicated to 3Keel but amplifies strategic collaboration with Fera’s initiatives across various UK locations.
What We Offer
- 25 days' holiday (increasing to 29 days) year, with the option to buy or sell leave.
- Flexible working hours aligned with team and personal productivity.
- Investment in growth: Partially funded training programs and mentorship.
- Workplace benefits: Comprehensive company-matched pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and industry-leading support.
How to Apply
Submit a one-page covering letter and CV highlighting how your contributions align seamlessly with this role. All materials to be submitted as part of the online application.
Deadline: 17 July 2026.
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Equal Opportunities
3Keel prides itself as an equality-first employer. We are proactively inclusive, eliminating bias throughout recruitment. Accommodations, application enhancements, or further discussions can be initiated by contacting people@3keel.com. Reach out today.
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