Consultant – Principal Consultant, Environment Policy

ICF

Consultant to Principal Consultant opportunities in environmental policy at ICF. Delivering high-impact work for public sector organizations in sustainability and environmental governance.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental policy, sustainability, and data analytics, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality research and analysis. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams to address complex policy challenges.

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Environmental Policy ExperienceData AnalyticsResearch and EvaluationAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Environmental ResearchEconomic AnalysisSocial ResearchSustainability AssessmentPolicy Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative Mindset

Industry Keywords

Agriculture PolicyFood PolicyClimate PolicyWater ManagementBiodiversity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver research, analysis and evaluation that shapes environmental policy
Solve complex policy challenges using evidence-based approaches
Engage with policymakers, regulators and key stakeholders
Contribute to business development and thought leadership
Lead projects and multidisciplinary teams (depending on level)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in environmental, agriculture or food policy background, sustainability, economics, evaluation, social research, data analytics, climate, water, biodiversity or related fields.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience delivering high-quality social, economic or environmental research
A collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful, purpose-driven work
Structured career development and progression
Industry-leading training and mentoring
Flexible and supportive working arrangements
A collaborative team of recognised subject matter experts
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
Dental insurance and an online GP service.
25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.