Senior/Principal

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

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.