Associate Ecologist - Team Lead

• Lead the Birmingham Ecology team as a dynamic, commercial, and operational Team Lead, working closely with Northern Ecology teams in Manchester and Leeds. • Collaborate with Regional Ecology Directors, technical leads, and wider business functions to deliver the Ecology strategy. • Enjoy a 4-day working week on a 5-day salary — 80% of your time for 100% pay. • Join a company that values innovation over convention, where every day is a blend of meaningful work, genuine laughs, and honest conversations.

• Hold an academic qualification in ecology or biological sciences. • Be a full member of CIEEM, or a Chartered Ecologist or working towards Chartership. • Demonstrate a proven track record in the ecology or planning industry with experience in leadership, team management, pipeline review, and an interest in sales and business development. • Communicate confidently and embody values of honesty, caring, belonging, opportunity, and enjoyment. • Show excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, identify solutions, and review written work to a high standard. • Demonstrate strong understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework relevant to the industry. • Build positive relationships with peers, contacts, and clients with enthusiasm and engagement. • Hold a full UK driving licence.

• Hold Chartered Ecologist status. • Bring experience acting as both Project Manager and Project Director on large or complex ecological projects. • Demonstrate experience collaborating with sales representatives and aligning sales actions to wider business strategy.

• Work with the Regional Ecology Director (North) to deliver targets for the Birmingham Ecology team as part of the annual Ecology Strategy and wider business strategy. • Support the Northern Ecology team in analysing operational data including pipeline, opportunities, and sales actions. • Collaborate on HR decision-making, recruitment, and partner (subcontractor) use in liaison with the HR Lead. • Work closely with the central resource coordination team to ensure efficient delivery of workload across the working area. • Partner with Technical Leads to ensure appropriate technical support is in place, identifying strategies to address skills gaps and regional requirements. • Complete the monthly Operations Report for the Birmingham Ecology team. • Collaborate with other office operational leads to problem-solve and support project and pipeline delivery. • Work with regional sales representatives to ensure sales actions align to the wider sales strategy and the team's operational and technical needs. • Provide project support as both Project Manager and Project Director, mentoring and supporting junior project managers on large or complex projects.

• Work a 4-day week at 100% pay (80% of your time for 100% salary). • Work hybrid from the Birmingham office. • Receive a salary of £55,960–£60,000 depending on experience, with transparent pay points reviewed annually. • Progress between pay points by demonstrating progression at twice-annual reviews (Spring and Autumn). • Join a supportive team that celebrates loudly, supports each other, and gives back to communities.

Tyler Grange is an environmental consultancy that values innovation over convention. The company operates across ecology, landscape, and arboricultural disciplines, offering a 4-day working week at full pay. The team cares deeply about making a difference in the world of ecology and environmental consultancy.