Head of Climate Change & Sustainability Remote
Job description
Who are Ecus?
We are a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy offering environmental and management services and expertise.
Our national network of offices means we can offer our environmental expertise across the UK and provide services to the construction and building, transport, energy, utilities, and government sectors.
Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach helps us understand and respond to client needs, and our team of technical experts prides itself on delivering pragmatic, high-quality solutions.
The Ecus team has a wide range of technical expertise and we are always seeking to recruit professionals who are committed to doing their best, with a track record of delivering for clients and for their colleagues.
Working for us
Whether you are looking to progress in professional standing or you bring years of experience, we support all employees in achieving their next career steps. By investing heavily in our employees and the most up to date technology, we ensure that we remain at the forefront with our competitors.
Become part of our team and you’ll be working alongside technical experts who take pride in the quality of service we offer at every stage of the project lifecycle.
About this opportunity
We’re looking for someone with technical expertise, vision, entrepreneurial flair, and a genuine passion to lead and develop our climate change and sustainability offering in the marketplace.
This role needs someone who will help our clients develop their climate resilience strategies. You’ll need to be able to win, manage and deliver projects and grow work year on year. You will be given the independence to shape our services and lead a team of climate change and sustainability specialists.
You will offer leadership and support for developing and delivering our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, working with your colleagues to continually improve the sustainability of our operations.
Your natural commercial acumen and entrepreneurial vision will enable you to take ownership of the development and growth of this exciting new business unit.
Essential Skills / Experience
If you’re looking for your next career challenge and the chance to shape and grow a team of like-minded people, this role could be for you.
This role will include the management of complex sustainability projects, so you’ll need strong prioritisation and organisational skills. You’ll be delivering innovative services across a range of projects, such as energy and infrastructure projects, and development schemes for private and public clients.
You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the UK to win and manage projects as well as working directly with our clients and stakeholders, so we’re looking for a person who also has:
- Technical expertise and detailed knowledge of climate /net zero methodologies and best practice
- Plenty of experience working in a technical climate change/sustainability setting
- Strong commercial project management track record - delivering projects on time and within budget
- An innovative approach to working in a commercial setting
- A natural ability to identify new opportunity and win work
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients and other stakeholders, write technical reports, and check the work of others
- The ability to fit easily into a team, be a natural leader, and engage with other technical specialists
- A desire to develop and nurture a productive and happy team
- An innovative and proactive point of view to look at better ways to deliver our services and develop your team to take on evolving market requirements
Additional Information
Ecus is an equal opportunities employer, we provide a supportive friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, and always consider part time or job share possibilities for all roles.
We are committed to supporting our people, we invest in and encourage professional development, and we care about the work we do. If you are interested in applying but don’t meet all of the criteria, we still want to hear from you.
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, we want to hear from you. Please e-mail [email protected] call our friendly Recruitment Team on 0114 299 2409.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require Visa sponsorship to legally work within the UK?
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 02/06/2023
