Director of Ecology

One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary environmental consultancies are seeking a Director of Ecology, to lead team on projects throughout the UK. Having recently adopted a new, exciting 5-year Strategic Plan, the addition of a new Director of Ecology is required to cover projects that offer the greatest opportunity to create better futures for people, nature and place.This role would suit a highly experienced ecological consultants with broad-ranging technical, commercial and leadership experience.The Role: * Contribution to team-wide strategy and resource development. * Further development and delivery of ecology services in London and the south east, with support from Board Director for Ecology and other senior members of the London team. * Working alongside the Ecology Leadership Team to inspire, motivate and lead our existing team of enthusiastic ecologists and ornithologists. * Development and implementation of operational and scientific best practice in relation to ecological survey and assessment and team management. * Delivery of a wide range of ecological consultancy projects, with full accountability for resourcing, delivery and financial performance. * Representing the business externally at industry and best practice events.Qualifications / Requirements: * Significant experience on UK Ecological surveying, specifically in leadership positions * Demonstrable business development experience and capability * Expert understanding on UK Ecological surveying techniques, assessment methods and policies. * Experience working alongside both public and private sector clientele (advantageous) * Strong understanding of ecological legislation and policy, and the development planning process in the UK. * Knowledge of English Nature Conservation legislation and policy * Understanding of English development management process.Benefits: * WFH Setup allowance * 25 days annual leave * Paid leave for volunteering * Group life cover (4 x salary) * Income protection insurance for long term illness * Profit share (employee-owned business!) * Professional memberships / qualifications financial support * Cycle to work scheme and railcards. * Healthcare benefits * Field wear allowance * Support for healthcare – flu jabs / eye tests etcTo apply, please follow the link on this page and submit an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, contact Damon Gormley on 0207 960 2586.
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