Director Mineral Resources

Endeavour Mining; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in the UK seeks a Director of Mineral Resources to provide strategic and technical leadership across its portfolio. The role involves ensuring compliance with international standards and directing resource estimation processes. Candidates must possess a MSc or higher in a related field and at least 15 years of experience, particularly in gold mining. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential, alongside fluency in English and preferably French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in resource estimation and governance in gold mining.
• Recognized Qualified Person (NI 43-101).
• Strong technical knowledge in geological modeling, including advanced estimation techniques and data validation.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-site, multicultural contexts.
• Excellent English; French advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for mineral resource evaluation and governance.
• Ensure compliance with international reporting standards (NI 43-101).
• Direct resource modeling and estimation across all sites.
• Lead and mentor a team of resource professionals.
• Champion safety and responsible resource reporting aligned with ESG commitments.

Skills

Strategic technical leadership

Resource governance and risk management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship and talent development

Education

MSc or higher in Geology, Geostatistics, or Mining Engineering

Job description

THE ROLE

The Director Mineral Resources provides strategic and technical leadership for all mineral resource evaluation, modeling, estimation, and governance activities across Endeavour’s portfolio. The role ensures technical integrity, compliance with international reporting standards (NI 43-101), and supports the conversion of geological data into robust resource statements that underpin operational and strategic decision-making.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Resource Governance & Compliance

• Provision of overarching Qualified Person compilation and sign off for the Mineral Resource estimate.
• Define, implement, and maintain group-wide standards for mineral resource estimation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with NI 43-101, and internal governance protocols.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external reviews and sign-off by Qualified Persons (QPs).

Resource Estimation & Technical Excellence

• Direct the resource modeling, estimation, and classification process across all sites and exploration projects.
• Review and approve resource models and statements.
• Promote innovation in modeling techniques, geostatistics, and data analytics.

Strategic Planning & Integration

• Provide resource evaluation input into life-of-mine planning, projects, studies, and portfolio reviews.
• Partner with the Chief Geoscientist and Exploration VPs to ensure geological models feed effectively into resource and reserve estimation workflows.
• Contribute to project valuation and M&A assessments.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor a team of resource professionals.
• Build group capability through training, knowledge sharing, and best-practice dissemination.
• Develop a strong pipeline of QP-qualified talent.

Data & Systems Governance

• Oversee integration of geological and resource databases.
• Ensure QA / QC consistency, traceability, and data integrity.
• Ensure appropriate supporting modifying factors are sourced to support the Mineral Resource estimate
• Drive implementation of advanced software and digital tools for resource modeling.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with Operations, Technical Services, Exploration, Corporate Finance and external auditors.
• Represent Endeavour in technical reviews, due diligence, and peer groups.

HSE & ESG

• Champion safety, integrity, and responsible resource reporting.
• Promote sustainable resource development aligned with Endeavour’s ESG commitments.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education

• MSc or higher in Geology, Geostatistics, or Mining Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in resource estimation and governance in gold mining.
• Recognized Qualified Person (NI 43-101).
• Strong technical knowledge in geological modeling, including advanced estimation techniques, estimation, and data validation.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-site, multicultural contexts.
• Excellent English; French advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strategic technical leadership
• Resource governance and risk management
• Analytical and systems thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Mentorship and talent development