Circular Economy Specialist 

Location:	Glossop, Manchester
Salary:	Up to £39,074
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	25th October 2024
Closes:	21st November 2024
Job Ref:	earcup-7925

Circular Economy Specialist 

Location: Flair Rugs, Glossop, Derbyshire

Flair Rugs is looking to recruit a Circular Economy Specialist with a KTP - an initiative of 28 months duration to lead the transformation on the journey of Flair Rugs and the rug industry towards embedding a sustainable and circular approach. The partnership would collaborate with university academics in developing, validating, and operationalizing a circular business model to elongate the life cycle of rugs through the design of reverse logistics, repair methodologies, and recycling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a circular business model that includes take-back schemes and repair or recycling.

• Encourage and develop partnerships in a circular textile network.

• Drive both environmental and economic value through innovative, sustainable practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Textile Engineering (with a sustainability emphasis), or equivalent experience.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and CSRM, ESG, or Circular Economy Certifications.

• Project management, engaging with stakeholders, and sound problem-solving skills and analyses.

• Experience in sustainability technologies and business planning for circular economy initiatives.

About KTP

These link businesses and academic expertise and lead to innovation. Benefits include £2,000 a year in training, reduced fees for registration for a higher degree, and a permanent job when the project is completed.

Interested in discussion work please contact Dr Moe Roohanifar (m.roohanifar@mmu.ac.uk) or Dr Tulin Dzhengiz (T.Dzhengiz@mmu.ac.uk).

Apply using a CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. 

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