Ecology Director
UK – South
Hybrid
Looking for a strategic Ecology role where you’ll drive new business and build a new service line?
This Ecology Director position requires an entrepreneurial spirit and strong commercial acumen. You’ll play a pivotal part in directing and expanding strategic ecology services across rural, planning and development projects, helping clients unlock long term value while balancing environmental and commercial priorities. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader in a developing team, working at the forefront of environmental policy, biodiversity strategy and land-use decision making. Those who are commercially minded and able scratch build business are urgedr to apply.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive senior-level salary package
- Highly competitive performance bonus scheme
- Car allowance (DOE)
- Generous annual leave + option to purchase extra days
- Enhanced pension
- Car allowance
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Share incentive plan
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Long service awards/annual leave
- Market-leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- World-class training opportunities
- Discount on 1000s of retailers
The Role
You’ll be responsible for directing and expanding the delivery of strategic ecology services across Rural, Planning and Development teams.
Your work will include:
- Driving new business opportunities and improving operational efficiency
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, environmental NGOs and Local Planning Authorities
- Providing strategic ecological advice to rural and urban clients, embedding nature within economic growth
- Advising on evolving environmental policy, including BNG
- Leading ecological due diligence across complex projects
- Peer reviewing ecological documentation, including BNG assessments
- Overseeing Environmental Statements and Habitat Regulations Assessments
- Coordinating ecological services delivered by third-party consultants
This is a strategic role where you’ll be leading growth and providing commercially astute ecological advice that shapes long-term environmental and development outcomes.
About You
- Significant experience delivering strategic ecology within consultancy, rural practice or development
- Strong understanding of BNG and current environmental policy
- 10 + years in Ecology – Ideally chartered status
- Proven ability to provide high-level, commercially focused ecological advice
- Experience reviewing technical documentation and complex assessments
- Confident engaging with regulators, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- A natural leader who can grow services, develop relationships and drive innovation
What’s Next?
For an informal discussion, call me, Simon on 01780480530 and we can talk through the role, team and opportunity in more detail. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t fully up to date, just send what you have, and we’ll take it from there.
What happens after I apply?
You’ll be contacted by one of our sector specialists who’ll talk through your background, interests, and goals. We’ll make sure the role is right for you and support you through each stage of the process.
Will someone guide me through the interview process?
Yes. Your consultant will brief you fully before interviews, provide insight into the company culture, and help you prepare so you can feel confident and well-informed.
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