Director of Ecology - London, United Kingdom - Mattinson Partnership

    Mattinson Partnership
    Mattinson Partnership London, United Kingdom

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 week ago

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    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 etc

    To 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