Ecology - Associate Director

Team Leader - Ecology

Are you an experienced ecologist with a passion for leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality environmental solutions?

Our client is seeking a Team Leader to join their growing Ecology team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a talented group of specialists, including experts in ornithology, terrestrial ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain, and aquatic and marine ecology. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will partner with professionals across natural capital, arboriculture, landscape architecture, hydrology, geotechnics, and the historic environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in developing and supporting your team while ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Responsibilities include

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• Leading and mentoring ecology professionals, supporting career development, wellbeing, and technical excellence
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• Planning team workload and resources alongside senior leadership
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• Preparing and contributing to commercial and technical tenders
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• Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
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• Supporting business growth and raising the profile of the ecology team across the region
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• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
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• Managing and delivering ecological projects from inception through to completion
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About You

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• A relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
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• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or a desire to progress membership with support available.
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• Proven experience managing and developing teams.
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• Strong ecological consultancy experience, including survey design, mitigation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and on-site implementation.
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• Experience delivering Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and contributing to EIA reports.
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• A track record of developing client relationships and winning work across a range of sectors.
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If you are looking for a leadership role where you can influence projects, develop people, and shape the future growth of a successful ecology team, we would love to hear from you.