Senior/Principal

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and training support

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Head of Ecology in Cambridge. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead a growing team, manage ecological projects, and drive strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have significant consultancy experience, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of UK ecological legislation. This position provides a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, along with excellent development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Significant consultancy experience at Head of Ecology level.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent project management and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ecology team.
• Oversee ecological surveys and assessments.
• Provide technical expertise and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Support business growth and tender submissions.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Project management

UK ecological legislation knowledge

Report writing skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Head of Ecology

70,000 - 75,000

Cambridge

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Ecology looking to take ownership of a growing team and play a key role in shaping the future direction of ecological services. The successful Head of Ecology will oversee project delivery, support business development and provide technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio. Based near Cambridge, this role offers significant scope for professional influence and career progression.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary 70,000 - 75,000 and comprehensive benefits package
• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing consultancy
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and training support
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunity to influence business strategy
• Supportive and collaborative culture

The role

• Lead and manage the ecology team
• Oversee ecological surveys, assessments and reporting
• Provide technical expertise and quality assurance
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Support business growth and tender submissions
• Mentor and develop ecologists across the team
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Requirements

• Significant consultancy experience, ideally at Head of Ecology level
• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Excellent project management and report writing skills
• Experience managing client relationships and project delivery
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live in or near the Cambridge office location
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline