Ecology Director

Novoexec; Inverness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Scotland seeks a Technical Director to manage and grow their Ecology function. This role involves strategic development and business growth, working within a collaborative senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in environmental consultancy. The company offers flexible working and a supportive culture, ensuring a work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental consultancy or related field.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven business development expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the Ecology function across the region.
• Develop a strategy to grow the discipline.
• Focus on driving business development efforts.

Job description

Overview

Client

Our client is a leading environmental and town planning consultancy in Scotland. The practice is well established and provides a multitude of environmental and related consultancy services to private and public sector clients throughout the country. The business is a prominent player in the renewables sector and has a thriving and growing ecology team.

The Requirement

Due to continued success within the company's Inverness office and plans for future growth, the business is looking to recruit a Technical Director that can work alongside a Regional Director in helping to grow the office and manage the team.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Operate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the person will:
• Manage the development of the Ecology function across the Inverness and Highlands Region
• Develop a strategy to grow the discipline
• Focus and drive the business development effort to win work
• Work with Directors and Team Leaders across other functions and regions, plan, complete and manage projects raising standards and supporting cross functional sales across the business
• Work closely with the teams across the business to ensure a 'one-team' approach to clients, colleagues and projects

The Opportunity

• Leading environmental consultancy in Scotland
• A notable and highly respected practice in the renewables sector
• A significant size ecology team with a proven track record
• A company with strong finances and stability
• A people first company that is purpose led
• A Director level role with visibility and autonomy
• Flexible working and a very supportive work life balance culture