Junior Sustainability Consultant - Industries

Temporary, Full-time · Amsterdam

About Metabolic

Metabolic’s mission is to transition the global economy to a fundamentally sustainable state. We advise governments, businesses, and NGOs on how to adapt to a fast-changing global context. Combining systems thinking and data science, we map and understand local and global systems to assess where to intervene and develop solutions that can dramatically shift how the economy functions.

We work with companies, financial institutions, NGOs, and governments in the transition to a sustainable economy. We help organizations understand the risks from environmental impacts and develop innovative and sustainable forms of value.

We are an international and dynamic team of around 95 people who share an ambition for catalyzing a sustainable future. Based in the Netherlands with an increasingly international reach as a company, we work at the cutting edge of sustainability initiatives for a broad range of clients across the Netherlands, Europe, the US, and Asia.

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Sustainability Consultant to join the Organizations cluster within our Industries consulting team.

Our Industries team is working across different scales (at the material, product and organization level) on:

  • Environmental footprint assessments and impact reduction strategies

  • Circular economy strategy development

  • Circular and sustainable production systems and business models

  • Developing Key Performance Indicators for monitoring circularity and sustainability performance

In this role, you will work in project teams and primarily support through conducting research, interviews with stakeholders, and analysis. We are looking for someone who is proactive, enjoys communicating complex information into clear and actionable sustainability insights to clients through deliverables such as presentations, reports, and slide decks.

The position is a full-time role. The start date for this position is flexible, but you could begin immediately. The position is based in our offices in Amsterdam.

Your profile
  • *Fluency in both Dutch and English is an essential requirement. 

  • Minimum 1-2 years relevant work experience preferred

  • Background in industrial ecology, industrial design, environmental engineering, material sciences, environmental management, or similar field of study

  • Also accepted: Applicants with relevant work experience, such as corporate environmental management, sustainable product design, or sustainable supply chain management

  • Foundational knowledge of key sustainability topics and systems thinking

  • Experience with cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling is a plus

  • Good writing skills in English and Dutch

  • Strong data analysis skills (comfortable working with large data sets in Google Sheets or Excel)

  • Excellent communication skills

Our Offer

Be part of a  dynamic, ambitious and multicultural team that is passionate about sustainability and technology and making an impact. Collaborate and work alongside world-class experts in the fields of sustainability and circularity from our sister companies in the wider ecosystem. We are growing fast and are very passionate about changing the world together.

This opportunity will place you in an environment that values people with their own ideas and initiatives. We believe in flat hierarchies, shared decision-making and impact over profit. You will be able to participate in an evolving decentralized governance system and be part of a close-knit community of people with shared interests and a strong company culture. 

 You will also be encouraged to grow and develop, have time and space to experiment with new ideas and have dedicated time set aside for training and personal development. We are based in Amsterdam, but operate a hybrid working model, giving you the freedom to work both at home and at our vibrant office.

About us
Metabolic’s mission is to transition the global economy to a fundamentally sustainable state. We advise governments, businesses, and NGOs on how to adapt to a fast-changing global context. Combining systems thinking and data science, we map and understand local and global systems to assess where to intervene and develop solutions that can dramatically shift how the economy functions. 
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for your interest working for Metabolic. Please fill out the following short application form. Should you have any difficulties please contact us ​via HR@metabolic.nl

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