The Associate Director plays a key leadership role in driving the strategic direction, growth, and success of the consultancy. This position is responsible for providing senior-level expertise, client engagement, team leadership, and project oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy services.
Role based in Broadway, Worcestershire – needs to be in office at least 1 day/week.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's strategic plan, vision, and goals. Identify market opportunities, trends, and challenges to inform strategic decision-making and business development efforts. Business Development: Lead business development activities, including identifying and pursuing new clients, opportunities, and partnerships. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to drive revenue growth and expansion. Client Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring their needs, expectations, and satisfaction are met. Collaborate with project teams to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that address client challenges and objectives. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Support professional development initiatives, training programs, and career advancement opportunities for team members. Project Oversight: Oversee the successful delivery of ecological consultancy projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints. Monitor project progress, risks, and outcomes, and implement corrective actions as necessary to mitigate issues and ensure client satisfaction. Technical Expertise: Maintain advanced knowledge and expertise in ecological consulting principles, methodologies, and best practices. Contribute to technical reviews, assessments, and reports, providing expert advice and recommendations to clients and project teams. Qualifications and Experience: Degree in ecology, environmental science, or related field; postgraduate qualification preferred. Ideally holds at least two protected species licences and accredited agent on a mitigation/development licence. Strong experience (5+ years) in ecological consultancy, with a proven track record of success in project management, business development, and client management. Strong leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in ecological assessment, impact mitigation, and regulatory compliance across a range of sectors and project types. Membership in relevant professional bodies or associations (e.g., CIEEM) and commitment to ongoing professional development and industry engagement. Details Company Solutions Driven Location South West England Salary circa £60,000 inc bonus and car package #J-18808-Ljbffr