Associate Director

Parkside Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UK ecology consultancy seeks an experienced Associate Director of Ecology to lead the creation of a new regional team in England. This senior leadership role combines technical expertise with business growth, where you'll mentor ecologists, oversee complex ecological projects, and drive client relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in ecological consultancy and demonstrates strong leadership skills. An attractive salary range of £60,000–£70,000 is offered for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• Extensive UK ecological consultancy experience.
• Strong technical background across planning-led ecology.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new regional ecology team.
• Provide senior technical oversight across projects.
• Mentor and develop ecologists at all levels.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Leadership

Technical oversight

Business development

Client communication

Education

CIEEM member or working towards

Chartered status desirable

Job description

Job Description

An established UK ecology consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Ecology to lead the creation and growth of a new regional team and office in England.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced ecological consultant who enjoys combining technical excellence with team building and business growth. You will have the autonomy to shape a regional ecology presence while working closely with the wider leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new regional ecology team and office
• Provide senior technical oversight across complex ecological projects
• Deliver and review PEAs, EcIAs, protected species work and BNG assessments
• Support and drive business development activity and client relationships
• Mentor and develop ecologists at all levels
• Contribute to regional strategy, growth and operational excellence

About you

• Extensive UK ecological consultancy experience
• Strong technical background across planning-led ecology and mitigation
• Proven leadership and people management capability
• Commercially aware, with an interest in business development
• Confident client-facing communicator
• CIEEM member (or working towards), chartered status desirable

What’s on offer

• £60,000–£70,000 salary
• Opportunity to build and lead a new regi...