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Director of Ecology - Scotland

 Glasgow, Scotland

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Reference #: 281125_1764253200
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Salary: £70000 - £85000 per annum
Benefits: generous benefits
Sector: Environment & Water
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 27/11/2025

About the Role

Our client's ecology team is passionate about creating opportunities for wildlife and people to thrive together. With teams across the UK, they tackle diverse projects-from energy generation and historic building restoration to regenerative agriculture and Green/Blue Infrastructure strategies-spanning habitats from Scottish and Welsh uplands to central London and surveying protected species from bats to ospreys.

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a Director of Ecology who will play a lead role in the Scottish team helping to grow the ecological business. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of the ecology consultancy, lead a talented team of ecologists and ornithologists, and make a real impact on nature and communities.

Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, the role offers hybrid working (minimum two office days per week) and travel to sites and client locations. Full-time is 37.5 hours/week, with flexible options down to 30 hours/week.

Salary: £67,500-£80,000 FTE, plus bonus and generosu benefits

Key responsibilities include leading and inspiring the Scotland team, delivering high-quality ecological consultancy projects, implementing best practice in survey and assessment, managing resources and finances, contributing to strategy, and representing clients.

the ideal candidate will bring significant UK ecological consultancy leadership experience, strong business development skills, and deep knowledge of ecological survey, assessment, legislation, and policy in Scotland. Previous engagement with the Scottish conservation community is also desirable.

If you are driven by high-quality science, enjoy leading passionate teams, and want to make a tangible difference to biodiversity and communities, this is the perfect role for you.

David Mattinson is the lead consultant for this appointment and please be assure that all communications are in the strictest of confidence.

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