Nature Positive Manager UK - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Ramboll Group A/S

Description

Are you passionate about achieving a nature positive future? Can you use your communication skills to explain to corporate clients the importance and benefits of addressing biodiversity through their activities? Do you want to use your deep understanding of how companies can address the biodiversity crisis to work toward sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Ecosystems Solutions department as our new Nature Positive Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Nature Positive Manager , you will be part of our Environment and Health division, with oversight of a range of innovative biodiversity projects for global manufacturing, industrial and extractives businesses, and UK infrastructure and development projects. Projects relating to corporate biodiversity strategy will vary across ecosystems, climates and geographies, and sectors. You will join a positive, progressive team delivering projects that use a range of science-based metrics and deliver nature-based solutions. You will have a great opportunity to innovate and be at the forefront of biodiversity practice. Also, play a part in growing the Ecosystem Solutions team and positively contributing to the Ramboll Biodiversity and Ecosystems Strategy ( ).

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Technical expert on Biodiversity Net Gain, using the Natural England Biodiversity Metric and other metrics
• Knowledge of voluntary biodiversity reporting initiatives, such as SBTN, TNFD, GRI, and the mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Biodiversity & Ecosystems)
• Using your expertise to innovate and develop novel biodiversity services
• Business development with global clients to support and deliver their Nature Positive ambitions
• Support the wider team of ecologists and biodiversity managers by providing technical input and review
• Maintaining skills and knowledge to remain at the cutting edge of biodiversity practice
• Work across multidisciplinary teams and support the integration of biodiversity services across Ramboll in support of our Partner for Sustainable Change ambitions ( )
• Main point of contact with Ramboll project managers, clients, partner organisations and sub-consultants
• Fee proposal preparation and assisting with client relationship management
• Line management of junior ecology and biodiversity consultants
• Provide input to resource planning
• Carrying out additional duties as may reasonably be required in this role

Your new team

You will be part of a specialist team including ecologists, nature based solutions specialists and ecotoxicologists delivering work in support of sustainable development, including biodiversity net gain, natural capital accounting and ecosystem services. We are a growing, ambitious and diverse team with a unique integrated approach; the team is dynamic and friendly, delivering work for a range of clients.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Appropriate BSc/MSc or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in managing and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain projects across the UK, including biodiversity design and offsetting
• Able to harness biodiversity conservation skills and knowledge to advise our Nature Positive clients
• Ability to effectively engage with business leaders and colleagues in all geographies
• Capable of producing clear and concise deliverables to a high technical standard
• Highly organised and able to work efficiently and effectively to deadlines
• Good knowledge of relevant environmental/ecology legislation
• An understanding of the UK planning system in relation to development and the integration of ecology
• Proficient user of MS Office software
• Full clean UK driving licence, preferable

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you'll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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