Associate Director - Ecology

Associate Director - Ecology

Location: UK, South

Salary: Negotiable

Looking for a Ecology role where strategy, leadership and commercial thinking sit at the heart of delivery?

This Ecology Director position requires an entreprenuerial spirit and strong commervial 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 urged 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

Sharesave/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 retailersThe 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:

Providing strategic ecological advice to rural and urban clients, embedding nature within economic growth

Advising on evolving environmental policy, including BNG

Driving new business opportunities and improving operational efficiency

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

Building strong relationships with stakeholders, environmental NGOs and Local Planning AuthoritiesYou'll be helping clients navigate policy change while ensuring ecological delivery remains commercially sound, practical and future-focused.

This role is about leadership, influence 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

CIEEM and CEnv qualified

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 innovationWhat's Next?

For an informal discussion, call me, Simon on (phone number removed) 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