Electrical Sustainability Policy Consultant

Company: Gold Group
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Location: City of Westminster
Job Description:

Electrical Sustainability Consultant X3 (BBBH73772) London, England

Contract Role – In Scope. Duration – Initially 3 months. Locations – Either Bristol, London, Newcastle or York – Hybrid role 3 days in the office.

My client is a government body responsible for improving and protecting the environment and is seeking 3 experienced Electronics & Electricals Expert / Electrical Sustainability Consultants to join a team that plays a key role in transforming the UK’s approach to electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), recycling, reuse, and sustainability.

This is a unique opportunity for an industry specialist from the electronics, recycling, reuse, remanufacturing, or environmental sectors to influence national policy and help deliver long-term circular economy objectives across the UK.

You will work alongside policy, technical and delivery specialists to develop innovative solutions around WEEE, batteries, end-of-life vehicles, tyres, and wider electricals policy reform.

Role

As the Electronics & Electricals Expert / Electrical Sustainability Consultant you will provide specialist insight and practical expertise to support the development and delivery of the client’s economy policies.

Key responsibilities

  • Providing technical expertise on electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), including collection, repair, reuse and recycling systems
  • Supporting policy development and implementation
  • Advising on strategies to improve circularity, repairability, reuse and recycling outcomes
  • Developing evidence-based policy proposals and recommendations for senior stakeholders and ministers
  • Engaging with manufacturers, recyclers, repair networks, regulators and industry bodies
  • Supporting innovation and introducing new approaches to improve EEE recycling and reuse systems
  • Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary policy team
  • Sharing industry expertise and helping to upskill Civil Servants through mentoring and technical guidance

Required experience

  • Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
  • WEEE compliance, recycling, repair or reuse systems
  • Circular economy initiatives
  • Remanufacturing and product life extension
  • Sustainable materials management
  • Environmental or sustainability programmes

Competencies

  • Experience developing strategic or operational solutions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • The ability to translate technical information into practical recommendations
  • Strategic thinking and program-level awareness
  • A collaborative and innovative approach

This is an opportunity to directly influence UK environmental policy and contribute to national sustainability and net zero ambitions.

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Posted: May 26th, 2026