REGIONAL MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Regional Manager to manage and expand our team of consultant ecologists at our Cardiff regional office. Reporting to the Operations Director, this will be a full-time role on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

In this role you would be responsible for winning work, client relationship development, delivering high standards of consultancy and survey across all disciplines within ecology and developing and expanding your team of ecologists. There is substantial marketing, sales and technical support to assist you in this role.

What we are looking for:

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated professional with sound consultancy experience ideally at Principal/Senior Ecologist level; however we are also interested to hear from experienced professionals from other disciplines.

You should ideally have:

- Excellent commercial awareness and business development capabilities;

- A pro-active approach with the ability to lead, inspire and manage a team of highly qualified and professional consultant ecologists;

- Stronginterpersonal and communication skills;

- Proven project management ability and experience; and

- A broad, high level understanding of ecology.

We can offer you a competitive salary package with 25 days annual leave, pension contribution and great opportunities for continued professional development through our Learning Hub.

About Thomson Ecology:

We are global ecology and biodiversity experts working in all ecosystems, from the ocean floor to the tops of mountains. We help clients to manage biodiversity and gain planning permission for their developments. We are a people business who has built our success through the appointment of highly motivated, skilled individuals guided by our core company values of respect, integrity, support and excellence. We have a happy, friendly workplace and a clear vision of where the company is going.

How to apply:

Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to or Thomson Ecology Ltd, Compass House, SurreyResearchPark, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AG. The closing date for applications isThursday 13 February 2014. No recruitment agencies please.

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