Head of Ecology
Bury St Edmunds | Up to £65,000 + car allowance
An independent, design‑led environmental consultancy is looking for a Head of Ecology to lead and shape its ecology offering at a strategic level. This senior role has real influence and focuses on planning ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain and integrated design rather than day‑to‑day survey delivery.
Responsibilities
* Drive ecology within the business, guiding projects from early feasibility through to consent and implementation.
* Collaborate with landscape architects, planners and engineers to embed ecology into design thinking from the outset.
* Own planning ecology strategy in line with the NPPF, oversee BNG delivery across schemes and provide high‑level input into HRA processes.
* Lead client relationships, convert opportunities into work and grow a sustainable, profitable pipeline.
* Build and mentor a small growing team, setting standards, shaping ways of working and creating a culture of quality, pragmatism and collaboration.
Qualifications
* A degree in a relevant discipline and membership of CIEEM (or working towards chartership).
* Solid track record in consultancy with strong grounding in UK planning policy, BNG and development‑led ecology.
* Experience advising clients, leading teams and making commercial decisions while maintaining a clear focus on proportionate, outcome‑driven ecology.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Allen & York is committed to inclusiveness in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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