Anthesis Group is a global sustainability consultancy that helps businesses improve environmental performance and strengthen social accountability. Its work spans carbon management, net zero and decarbonization, environmental and social governance, sustainable products, circularity, supply chain sustainability, and brand communications. The company also develops digital solutions to support more efficient, innovative approaches to sustainability and helps clients build businesses designed for long-term positive impact.
Principal Consultant, Dairy Sustainability Operations
Lead global dairy sustainability data programmes at Anthesis, coordinating farm assessments, partners, stakeholders and data quality across more than 20 countries.
Description
- Manage operational delivery of a global dairy sustainability programme across countries and markets.
- Coordinate and support regional programme managers and delivery partners.
- Build and sustain relationships with client stakeholders, delivery teams and external partners.
- Engage senior stakeholders to advance programme outcomes and ongoing improvement.
- Manage quality controls, governance processes and programme reporting.
- Contribute to annual planning, farm sampling and programme milestones.
- Deliver training and capability development for programme partners and client teams.
- Review programme data with technical teams to maintain its quality, consistency and accuracy.
- Track risks, identify issues and put corrective actions in place when needed.
- Provide evidence and programme records for internal and external verification.
- Take part in quality assurance, including occasional field visits, audits and partner calibration exercises.
Requirements
- Substantial experience in the dairy industry.
- A degree in agriculture or a related field.
- Experience managing programmes in dairy or agricultural sustainability, certification, assurance, auditing or farm data collection.
- A strong grasp of dairy production systems and on-farm assessment methods.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders across several regions.
- Strong programme and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail.
- Knowledge of dairy-relevant sustainability frameworks, including climate footprinting, regenerative agriculture and animal welfare.
- Experience designing and delivering training.
- Experience with quality management systems, governance frameworks and risk management processes.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using digital data collection platforms and reporting tools.
- Experience reviewing and analysing large datasets.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with flexible working.
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Two paid volunteering days.
- A day off for your birthday.
- A cooperative, supportive and open working environment.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to the business’s and team’s growth and development.