Associate Director Ecologist / Team Lead
Macclesfield
Fulltime, permanent
£50,000 - £60,000 negotiable
Operating at Principal Ecologist, Ecology Team Leader or Associate Director level and thinking about new opportunities in the environmental consultancy sector?
This position with our reputable CIEEM registered business with of over a decade of experience operating at the highest level could well be the one for you. Specialising in ecology, arboriculture, flood risks, habitats, our client offer premium service as a RISQS-approved supplier.
As a people-focused and safe-working practitioner, this growing consultancy offer a cooperative and transparent working environment and a broad range or projects.
If you’re passionate about mentorship and working with the existing team and directors to encourage further development in yourself, others and the company, then read on!
The Role – Associate Ecologist / Ecology Team Lead
Take on technical leadership and help develop and shape a diverse team of roughly 10 excellent ecologists operating from Assistant to Principal level.
Inspire the team and help foster the core values of integrity, technical excellence and expediency.
You can expect to work on a huge variety of projects across a range of sectors, with exciting and flexible working arrangements, and a great team spirit and culture.
Role Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the team in providing sound and relevant technical advice
* Line management, hiring duties, appraisal and review process, progression routes, pay reviews and promotions
* Effective communication leader. Provide high quality, expert advice to clients, stakeholders and environmental regulators.
* Collates and gives feedback constructively
* Work with the Directors and the team, helping set the strategic direction of the team and instilling the core values of the company.
* Support growth, development, wellbeing
* Proactively build the resilience of the team through enthusiastic line management & leadership
* Support the team’s professional development
* Work closely with the senior team and Directors to monitor progress against appraisal targets and the CIEEM competency framework
* Develop networks across disciplines and promote the services of the wider business – working collaboratively to create effective solutions.
* Contribute to the identification, bidding for and winning of work – working with the Directors and Operations team.
Attributes required:
* Proven track record in ecological, environmental or engineering consultancy
* Commercially minded with experience in business development, client and project management
* Full membership of CIEEM or Chartered
* Experience managing and developing teams of consultants
* Project management experience, ensuring projects are delivered within time and budget requirements.
* Bid writing and have a focus on commercial development within the region as we seek to expand the team and our offering locally
* UK and EU environmental Legislation knowledge
* National and local planning policies and processes
* Experience in producing and reviewing technical reports
* Providing support and clear constructive feedback
* Promoting professional development of the team
* Have an understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain, Biodiversity Impact Assessment, UKHABS survey methodology and the DEFRA metric calculators
What’s in it for you?
* Salary £50,000 to £60,000 per annum dependent on experience
* Company car/car allowance
* Belief in development team members
* Generous benefits package including:
* Employee Assistance Programmes
* Death In Service Insurance
* Time off in lieu (TOIL) banking & overtime system
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Discounted gym memberships
* Quarterly prize draw
* Training courses, seminars, and CPD programme
* Work laptop & mobile
* Generous employer contributory pension scheme
What’s next?
Please APPLY NOW for more information and to discuss your application and receive a full company & job pack. You can also reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent directly.
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