Partner With Acre
Acre partners with forward-thinking organisations to recruit leaders who can embed circular thinking into business strategy, develop innovative waste solutions, and accelerate the transition from a linear to a regenerative economy. From plastics recycling to closed-loop manufacturing and extended producer responsibility, we help our clients hire the talent shaping this vital transformation.
Contact Acre today to discuss your recruitment strategy.
Our Track Record
For more than 20 years, Acre has supported businesses, consultancies, and NGOs in building sustainability and resource efficiency functions. Our placements span executive and management roles in recycling, packaging innovation, waste reduction, and materials circularity.
We have helped global manufacturers recruit heads of circular design, supported investors in hiring due diligence specialists, and partnered with recyclers and waste companies to strengthen their leadership teams.
Key Market Segments
Waste Management & Resource Recovery
Senior professionals optimising recycling, reuse, and waste-to-energy systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Circular Design & Product Innovation
Experts embedding design-for-disassembly, product-as-a-service models, and closed-loop manufacturing into business strategy.
Plastics, Packaging & Materials Innovation
Specialists developing sustainable packaging, advancing plastics recycling, and scaling biomaterials to replace virgin inputs.
Extended Producer Responsibility & Compliance
Leaders managing EPR obligations, producer responsibility schemes, and cross-border compliance for waste and recycling.
Data, Analytics & Impact Measurement
Professionals using data and lifecycle assessments to track waste streams, measure impact, and deliver transparency to investors and regulators.
Roles We Recruit For
Executive Roles
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Chief Circular Economy Officer
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Global Director of Resource Efficiency
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VP, Waste Management & Recycling Strategy
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Head of Sustainable Packaging
Management Roles
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Circular Economy Programme Manager
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Recycling Operations Manager
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Packaging Innovation Specialist
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EPR & Compliance Manager
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Lifecycle Assessment Analyst
Examples of Acre’s Work
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Global FMCG Company – Appointed a Head of Circular Economy to drive packaging innovation and EPR compliance.
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Multinational Recycling Firm – Sourced a Director of Strategy to expand plastics recycling capacity and partnerships.
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Luxury Fashion Brand – Placed a Circular Design Lead to embed closed-loop principles across product development.
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Private Equity Investor – Recruited a Resource Efficiency Specialist to assess circular economy investments.
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Municipal Waste Authority – Delivered an interim Waste Strategy Manager to strengthen recycling infrastructure and compliance.
Why Circular Economy Recruitment Matters Now
Global pressure on resources, rising waste volumes, and tightening regulations have made circular economy strategies a business imperative. Legislation such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, plastic packaging taxes, and global waste directives are pushing companies to rethink their material flows.
At the same time, investors, customers, and employees expect organisations to demonstrate measurable action on waste reduction, recycling, and reuse. Those who lead on circular economy principles gain competitive advantage, resilience, and brand trust.
The demand for talent in this space is accelerating - and the right people are essential to turning commitments into impact.
Build Your Team With Acre
The circular economy requires innovation, collaboration, and leadership. Acre’s global reach and sector expertise make us the trusted partner for circular economy and waste recruitment.
Get in touch today to explore how we can help you build the teams driving the future of circular business models.
