Are you an experienced Principal Ecologist ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role within a senior leadership team, shaping delivery and supporting the strategic direction of a growing consultancy? Are you confident leading people, developing capability and delivering complex ecological projects?
Woodrow is looking for an Associate Director - Ecology to support the continued growth and capability of our established consultancy team. You’ll work across a multidisciplinary group of terrestrial, aquatic and environmental specialists, delivering projects across the Island of Ireland, with occasional involvement in GB work.
In this role, you’ll lead and support the delivery of large and complex ecological programmes, working closely with key clients to ensure quality, budget and programme expectations are met. You’ll play an active role in developing and mentoring team members, strengthening capability across the business, and contributing to the wider leadership and direction of the ecology team.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
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A minimum of 10 years’ postgraduate experience.
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Extensive knowledge of the Irish environmental sector.
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Strong understanding of Irish regulators, key clients (e.g. water, energy, infrastructure) and stakeholder environments.
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Proven experience delivering work under Irish environmental legislation, including Appropriate Assessment, NIS, EcIA and ECoW
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A strong background in private sector environmental consultancy.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.