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Technical Director – Ecology Lead

York, Manchester or Edinburgh

Up to £70k’ish

Our client is a market leading independent multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in Planning, Design and the Environment. As a business they put protecting the planet, putting its people first, contributing to the community and delivering excellence at the core of everything they do.

On the back of strong growth in client base and new instructions, they have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director – Ecology Lead to work closely with the Director of Ecology to grow a new ecology and biodiversity team in the north, with offices already established in York, Manchester and Scotland. Being completely up front, ecology and biodiversity is a relatively new offering for our client, complementing their strong planning and design capability. The role will suit you if you are excited by leadership, autonomy and ownership.

Our client is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh and York. Their multidisciplinary proposition spans across Planning, Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design.

They have a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions.

The Role

As a Technical Director for the Northern region you will be responsible for all aspects of growing and managing a successful ecology business at a divisional level. Though you will report to our Director of Ecology, you will have the autonomy to drive change, deliver excellence and grow our client base in the regions under your accountability. You will be supported by the wider Ecology team which continues to grow throughout Cambridge, London and Norwich and you will be empowered to consider your resourcing needs to build success in the Northern region.

In short, your role is to build and lead a successful ecology and biodiversity team based in the Northern area (ideally based in York, however remote candidates also considered)

You

The role will suit you if you are a natural people leader and manager, who gains significant job satisfaction from seeing their team flourish. You will steer the career paths of your team, set a healthy culture, and lead by example. You will take a leadership role in planning projects, and coordinating and overseeing delivery. You will be an ambassador for the company, undertaking business development through building upon existing client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for future business, whilst also taking a leadership role in developing the team’s core competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

In excess of 10 years relevant experience.
MCIEEM / CEcol / CEnv preferred.
Leadership / management experience preferred.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

People leader, culture leader, team player
Excellent communication skills.
Strong client management and resolution including the ability to present at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders
Excellent project management skills coupled with timeliness and accuracy.
Strong report writing skills and ability to quality assure colleagues’ work providing constructive feedback.
Strong commercial knowledge.
Exemplary knowledge and expertise of relevant legislation and policy.

And in return?

We offer the following great benefits as standard:

Non contractual growth bonus scheme
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced Company pension
Death in service cover
BUPA Cash Plan
Protected CPD (Department, individual and company wide)
E Learning portal access
Professional Body membership contribution
Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
Discounted Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts and perks - amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero
Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise