Join Our Team
Join us and apply your skills in industrial symbiosis and circular economy solutions to make a real impact in advancing sustainable practices across both private and public sectors.
Our Culture
While we take our work and deliverables seriously, we have a relaxed SME working environment where we are outcomes-focused. Our staff are motivated self-starters who are passionate about delivering impact. As a team working across sectors, we support each other and learn from each other. Many of us have been with the business for over a decade, and some have been welcomed back after a hiatus.
We work together to help each other and our clients – it’s all about innovating new solutions to deliver impact.
Dr. Rachel Lombardi, Chief Executive
Benefits at International Synergies
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We offer benefits including flexible working location and times, 30 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays), Contributory Pension Scheme, and Private Medical Insurance.
Open Positions
Sustainable Business Practitioner
Northern Ireland
Quick Snapshot
- Salary: £30,000–£35,000 DOE + benefits
Location: Remote working with travel across Northern Ireland businesses and monthly office days in Belfast
Contract Focus: Circular economy and resource matching
Closing Date: Friday 30th October , 5:00pm
About International Synergies NI
International Synergies NI has been delivering Northern Ireland’s longest-running zero waste programme for almost 20 years. Through industrial symbiosis and circular economy practices, the organisation helps businesses reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, create new market opportunities, and reduce operational costs.
By keeping resources in use for longer, International Synergies NI supports organisations in achieving their sustainability and ESG commitments while delivering measurable environmental, economic, and social benefits.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and business-focused Sustainable Business Practitioner to support the delivery of resource matching activities across Northern Ireland.
This role involves working directly with businesses from a wide range of sectors to identify innovative solutions for underutilised or wasted resources. You will help organisations reduce waste, improve sustainability performance, lower costs, and identify opportunities for material reuse through industrial symbiosis.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of the low-carbon green economy while supporting businesses on their journey towards Net Zero.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with businesses across Northern Ireland
- Identify opportunities to reduce, repurpose, and reuse waste streams
- Support organisations in sourcing more sustainable products and materials
- Facilitate connections between businesses to enable resource sharing and reuse
- Gather and manage data relating to purchasing and waste activities
- Use ISL’s resource matching software and digital tools to identify opportunities
- Present on behalf of International Synergies NI at events, workshops, and conferences
- Build and maintain strong business relationships and networks
- Produce reports and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office applications
- Manage project pipelines and deliver work against agreed targets
- Attend weekly online meetings and regular in-person meetings in Belfast
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in business engagement and customer relationship management
Strong communication and networking skills
Passion for sustainability, carbon reduction, and supporting businesses
Ability to self-manage workload and work towards targets
Understanding of environmental and climate-related business drivers
Access to transport for travel across Northern Ireland
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Qualification or background in engineering, energy, environmental science, or sustainability
Knowledge of the circular economy, waste policy, and environmental regulations
Experience identifying opportunities for material reuse and recovery
Previous interaction with resource matching services
Experience with onsite reuse, repair, or restoration practices
Benefits
- Pension scheme
Healthcare
Life assurance
Flexible remote working
Ongoing sustainability training and development
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental impact
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, including your notice period, to:
To learn more about the programme, visit:
Resource Matching Northern Ireland Project
Contact us for more information about roles within International Synergies.