Ecology Director
Ecology Director
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5years
80000 - 80000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a growing environmental consultancy that blends technical expertise with a fresh collaborative culture.
You ll lead a talented group of ecologists analysts and specialists in delivering innovative highimpact solutions across the UK.
As Director of Ecology you ll play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of the ecology team. You ll be responsible for overseeing team performance utilisation and ensuring their contribution directly supports the wider business plan.
This is more than a leadership role its a chance to shape the future of the business.
The role is permanent with flexible working arrangements available (remote hybrid fulltime or parttime).
Our client has office locations in Greater Manchester London and Derbyshire and projects across the UK so they can be flexible on location.
What You ll Be Doing
- Leading the Ecology team ensuring high standards of delivery wellbeing and professional development
- Driving the team s contribution to the overall business strategy and targets
- Managing team utilisation and resource planning across multiple projects
- Building and strengthening client relationships at a senior level
- Overseeing complex ecological assessments and ensuring the delivery of highquality outputs
- Representing the consultancy at industry events conferences and strategic partnerships
- Supporting business development through proposals tenders and highlevel client engagement
- Mentoring team leads and fostering a collaborative inclusive team culture
Requirements
Were looking for a confident leader with a deep understanding of ecological consultancy and a passion for developing people and delivering value.
You ll ideally bring:
- Significant experience in ecological consultancy including project leadership and client liaison
- A track record of line or team management with responsibility for resourcing and team development
- Strong business acumen with the ability to link team activity to strategic business goals
- Excellent report writing and review skills (PEA EcIA BNG etc.
- Protected species licences and/or recognised specialist expertise
- Proven experience leading bids and managing highvalue projects
- Degree in a relevant subject
- CIEEM membership (Full or Associate)
- Proficiency with GIS tools (QGIS ArcGIS)
- FISC Level 3 or higher botanical ID
- Full UK driving licence
What We're Looking For We want someone who s not only technically skilled but also brings initiative, collaboration, and care to their work. You ll likely tick many of these boxes: A strong ecological consultancy background (typically 4+ years) Confident producing PEA, EcIA, and BNG reports Skilled in managing and coordinating ecological surveys Holds one or more protected species licences and/or has a specialist ecological interest Previous experience mentoring junior staff or leading survey teams Comfortable producing quotes, tenders, and client-facing documentation Holds a degree in a relevant subject Member (Associate or Full) of CIEEM Competent in GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS FISC Level 3 botanical ID (or above) Full UK driving licence
Employment Type
Full Time
