Ecology Team Lead — Birmingham (Four‑Day Week)

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Career progression

Senior-level responsibility

Company benefits

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Ecology Team Lead to manage and develop the Birmingham ecology team, overseeing workloads, client relationships and project delivery.

The role combines people management, project oversight and commercial responsibility, with a focus on growing the regional ecology workload and mentoring junior staff. A degree in ecology and UK-driving licence are essential, with CIEEM membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Strong experience working within UK ecological consultancy.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or leading other ecology professionals.
• Good understanding of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project performance.
• Confidence managing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ecology professionals within the Birmingham region.
• Oversee workloads, project priorities and resource requirements.
• Support the successful commercial and technical delivery of ecology projects.
• Provide senior project management input across larger or more complex commissions.
• Mentor and support Project Managers and other members of the ecology team.
• Identify recruitment requirements and support the continued growth of the team.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients.
• Contribute to new business opportunities and the growth of the regional ecology workload.
• Monitor upcoming projects and ensure appropriate resources are available.
• Work collaboratively with ecology colleagues and specialists across the wider business.
• Help maintain high standards across technical reporting and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

UK ecology knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in Ecology

CIEEM membership

Chartered status preferred

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Ecology Team Lead to manage and develop the Birmingham ecology team, overseeing workloads, client relationships and project delivery.

The role combines people management, project oversight and commercial responsibility, with a focus on growing the regional ecology workload and mentoring junior staff. A degree in ecology and UK-driving licence are essential, with CIEEM membership preferred.