3 Keel - Technical Consultant

This role will play a critical and technical role in delivering programmes of work for our clients, notably FMCG brands, retailers and manufacturers in the Commodity Supply Chain (CSC) business unit. Our work principally focuses on supporting the de-risking of sourcing for key-forest risk commodities (such as palm oil, soy and cocoa). The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with excellent project based delivery, helping senior/principal consultants in 3Keel deliver projects to a high quality for our clients.

What you'll be doing:

Playing a critical delivery role working with clients on supply chain mapping and deforestation free assessments

Delivering high quality project work for clients and uphold 3Keel's standards for excellence

Supporting and delivering high quality work led by Senior Consultants and Principals, moving to assuming leadership, on smaller projects or client relationships

Helping secure new opportunities for the team, through effective management of client relationships and support to development of compelling proposals that can help drive change in the sector.

Confidently contributing to project teams and support methodological and analytical advances in 3Keel's approach by supporting continuous development of our analysis protocols

Technically-minded with experience of working with data, with proven experience deriving insights from complex datasets

High proficiency in using Excel, KNIME, PBI or other analytical tools

Data visualisation ability, and data collection, cleaning and management

Organised and systematic approach to work

Detail oriented, with a strong focus on quality

Responsible use of AI to support analytical tool development.

Strong communication and report-writing capability, including ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Developing and nurturing strong relationships with clients and team members that allows adaptability to realise new opportunities and to tackle unforeseen challenges

Self-starter and driven, with a passion for finding solutions to complex sustainability problems

Adept at supporting colleagues and flexibility to apply skills to different projects and subjects;

Effective project management skills; organised and systematic approach to work;

Commercial aptitude and commitment to understanding the needs of clients and developing outputs that deliver high value;

Demonstrable interest in the work we do and enthusiastic to develop technical expertise and skills in this area.

Desirable:

Experience with deforestation-free and traceability metrics

Experience with legislation such as EUDR, CSRDD, UKFRC

Existing network within sustainability/climate consulting space

Knowledge of FMCG supply chains, agriculture and other land-based production systems

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.