Job description

Director of Ecology
£Competitive, Remote (across the UK)

Allen & York are excited to be working with a high-profile, leading ecology consultancy, providing specialist advice and services to clients in the private and commercial sectors. We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Director of Ecology with extensive consultancy experience to join their team.

You'll have comprehensive and wide-ranging experience of developing and implementing a strategic vision, providing leadership and guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With strong technical expertise, you'll be highly skilled in overseeing the management and delivery of ecology projects, leading ecological assessments and surveys, and have extensive experience of working on projects involving Development Consent Orders. An excellent communicator, you'll be able to provide guidance on relevant legislation and regulations, ensuring projects comply with environmental standards.

You will need to hold a Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field, preferably with a Masters or PhD. Already working at Director level or similar, you'll be commercially minded, with the ability to build relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders. A relevant professional certification, such as Chartered Ecologist status would be advantageous in this role.

In return for your specialist skills and experience, you'll receive a highly competitive renumeration package and have the opportunity to grow your career with a well-regarded, forward-thinking consultancy.

Interested?

Get in touch today by clicking the apply button, or send an email to Sean at: satkinson@allen-york.com to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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