Regional Ecology & Biodiversity Director – North East

SLR Vision Interface System; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑o

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days' annual leave plus flexible PH

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross-border remote working and sabbat

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adp.

Workplace Nursery benefit

Volunteering and Community Giving

Employee Assistance Programme

Specialist support for mental health,

Job summary

SLR Vision Interface System is seeking an experienced Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead for the North East to shape the regional strategy and oversee a c25-strong team. You will manage 5-7 direct reports, mentor staff, and work with regional leadership to drive delivery on high-profile ecological projects.

The role offers seniority at Principal or Technical Director level, with travel to other regions and collaboration with UK/European ecology leaders to promote best practice and

Qualifications

• Substantial ecology experience, ideally in environmental consultancy across multiple sectors.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and team management experience.
• Strong project management for complex, high-value projects.
• Commercial awareness including resource planning and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of ecology professionals through mentoring, performance management and recruitment.
• Overseeing regional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Supporting project resourcing and providing regional operational updates.
• Guiding Project Managers and Project Directors on successful delivery of complex, high-value projects.
• Coordinating regional strategy to align local priorities with wider business objectives.
• Building relationships across the business and representing SLR at industry events and professional networks.
• Collaborating with Ecology & Biodiversity leaders across the UK and Europe to drive consistency and best practice.

Skills

Ecology leadership

People management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in ecology or related field

CIEEM membership or equivalent

Job description

SLR Vision Interface System is seeking an experienced Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead for the North East to shape the regional strategy and oversee a c25-strong team. You will manage 5-7 direct reports, mentor staff, and work with regional leadership to drive delivery on high-profile ecological projects.

The role offers seniority at Principal or Technical Director level, with travel to other regions and collaboration with UK/European ecology leaders to promote best practice and