Overview We are excited to announce an opportunity for an EU Government and Public Affairs Manager. The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager, based in Brussels, is responsible for supporting our advocacy efforts with the European Union (EU) institutions. The primary policy focus will be EU electrification policies and regulation. Additional policy responsibilities will include: connected and autonomous vehicles, consumer policy, tax and insurance issues. This position includes analysis of proposed and forthcoming legislative actions to assist the Assistant Vice President of European Government & Public Affairs and the business in assessing the potential impact on the organization, developing appropriate positions and strategies, and implementing them. This position supports all EU advocacy efforts through the prioritisation, planning and preparation of outreach activities whether as Enterprise Mobility or through our sectoral and horizontal business associations, as well as ensuring consistent follow-up to engagements. The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager is a key member of our Brussels-based team and shall work closely with our Government and Public Affairs teams in our European Corporate Markets, and selected partner markets, to maximise the value of the Brussels-national capital-Brussels engagement programme. The role will also help systematise the sharing of best practices across the European and global GPA teams. Organization Overview: From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility manages a full portfolio of brands including the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands. Together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management, Enterprise Mobility accounted for $38+ million in revenue for FY '24 through a network of more than 9,500 locations and over 90,000 employees. Responsibilities Advise the business on key political and legislative developments, and support efficient and effective formation of company positions, strategies and action plans. Support the EU-Brussels engagement programme on above key strategic initiatives with a particular focus on priority electrification issues. Support leadership/executive level engagement activities. Support "regular" advocacy activities with scheduling meetings, development of briefings, messaging & materials. Develop relationships and progressively lead advocacy efforts with "working level" officials in the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Ministers. Lead day to day Enterprise engagement in our industry associations and in relevant working groups and fora within our horizontal business associations. Attend association working group meetings, reporting key developments back to the business and ensure Enterprise's positions are clearly understood and advanced. Take a day to day lead in building out our Brussels national capitals and MEP constituency programme in 2 3 of our Corporate Markets. Ensure methodical follow through on priority engagements in national capitals and constituencies and ensure impact back into Brussels decision making. Take day to day lead on a wider issue portfolio including inter alia Connected and Autonomous Vehicle initiatives, consumer policy, tax and insurance issues. Support the coordination of European Government and Public Affairs activities on a regional basis, including the sharing of best practices. Qualifications 6-8 years' experience of working with the European Union institutions in an advocacy role. Experience of working directly or indirectly with vehicle rental, automotive and mobility industries preferred. Direct experience of policy work with the following Directorate Generals: DG MOVE, DG GROW, DG CONNECT, DG ENER and DG CLIMA preferred. Direct experience of policy work with the following European Parliament Committees: TRAN, ENVI, ITRE, IMCO and ECON preferred. Must have full competency in spoken and written English. Second language: (especially French / German / Spanish) preferred. Competency based Qualifications: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to concisely communicate complex issues to both the business and policymakers. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to develop relationships with individuals from multiple cultures and social backgrounds. Ability to develop strategy collaboratively with business partners, plan advocacy campaigns/programmes, deliver, recalibrate as necessary, measure and report. Methodical approach to relationship building, engagement and follow up. Ability to consistently provide high quality work product. Ability to self motivate and work with minimal oversight. Ability to prioritize work flow to achieve maximum results. Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity in all work contexts. Supports diversity and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Additional Information Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in the recruitment process. Location: Brussels, Belgium Salary: Competitive
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Overview We are excited to announce an opportunity for an EU Government and Public Affairs Manager. The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager, based in Brussels, is responsible for supporting our advocacy efforts with the European Union (EU) institutions. The primary policy focus will be EU electrification policies and regulation. Additional policy responsibilities will include: connected and autonomous vehicles, consumer policy, tax and insurance issues. This position includes analysis of proposed and forthcoming legislative actions to assist the Assistant Vice President of European Government & Public Affairs and the business in assessing the potential impact on the organization, developing appropriate positions and strategies, and implementing them. This position supports all EU advocacy efforts through the prioritisation, planning and preparation of outreach activities whether as Enterprise Mobility or through our sectoral and horizontal business associations, as well as ensuring consistent follow-up to engagements. The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager is a key member of our Brussels-based team and shall work closely with our Government and Public Affairs teams in our European Corporate Markets, and selected partner markets, to maximise the value of the Brussels-national capital-Brussels engagement programme. The role will also help systematise the sharing of best practices across the European and global GPA teams. Organization Overview: From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility manages a full portfolio of brands including the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands. Together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management, Enterprise Mobility accounted for $38+ million in revenue for FY '24 through a network of more than 9,500 locations and over 90,000 employees. Responsibilities Advise the business on key political and legislative developments, and support efficient and effective formation of company positions, strategies and action plans. Support the EU-Brussels engagement programme on above key strategic initiatives with a particular focus on priority electrification issues. Support leadership/executive level engagement activities. Support "regular" advocacy activities with scheduling meetings, development of briefings, messaging & materials. Develop relationships and progressively lead advocacy efforts with "working level" officials in the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Ministers. Lead day to day Enterprise engagement in our industry associations and in relevant working groups and fora within our horizontal business associations. Attend association working group meetings, reporting key developments back to the business and ensure Enterprise's positions are clearly understood and advanced. Take a day to day lead in building out our Brussels national capitals and MEP constituency programme in 2 3 of our Corporate Markets. Ensure methodical follow through on priority engagements in national capitals and constituencies and ensure impact back into Brussels decision making. Take day to day lead on a wider issue portfolio including inter alia Connected and Autonomous Vehicle initiatives, consumer policy, tax and insurance issues. Support the coordination of European Government and Public Affairs activities on a regional basis, including the sharing of best practices. Qualifications 6-8 years' experience of working with the European Union institutions in an advocacy role. Experience of working directly or indirectly with vehicle rental, automotive and mobility industries preferred. Direct experience of policy work with the following Directorate Generals: DG MOVE, DG GROW, DG CONNECT, DG ENER and DG CLIMA preferred. Direct experience of policy work with the following European Parliament Committees: TRAN, ENVI, ITRE, IMCO and ECON preferred. Must have full competency in spoken and written English. Second language: (especially French / German / Spanish) preferred. Competency based Qualifications: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to concisely communicate complex issues to both the business and policymakers. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to develop relationships with individuals from multiple cultures and social backgrounds. Ability to develop strategy collaboratively with business partners, plan advocacy campaigns/programmes, deliver, recalibrate as necessary, measure and report. Methodical approach to relationship building, engagement and follow up. Ability to consistently provide high quality work product. Ability to self motivate and work with minimal oversight. Ability to prioritize work flow to achieve maximum results. Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity in all work contexts. Supports diversity and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Additional Information Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in the recruitment process. Location: Brussels, Belgium Salary: Competitive
Fundraising Manager Required for London-based Charity. The Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women's rights organisation that champions equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. Location: West London with home-working flexibility Salary : £40,000 - £45,500 Reports to : Executive Director Line Reports : Fundraising Assistant and Communications Assistant Hours: Part time, 28 hours a week Duration : 2-year fixed term with possibility for extension Benefits : Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata). We also provide employees two days additional "duvet days between Christmas and New Year." About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, versatile and experienced Fundraising Manager who shares FORWARD's mission to end violence against women and girls. We are looking for a strategic thinker and doer with a passion for justice and equity who can strengthen our income streams, raise our public profile, and deepen our donor and partner relationships. You will lead our competitive tendering and grant application work, develop our new area of corporate partnerships, and play a pivotal role in ensuring FORWARD takes a strategic and sustainable approach to income generation. You'll provide first-class stewardship to existing supporters and funders, while cultivating new prospects to maximise income for the charity. As this role involves working closely with women and girls affected by gender-based violence, it is open to women applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). What You'll Do: Work with senior leadership and the Board to shape fundraising strategy, identify new income opportunities, and support long-term organisational planning. Lead and deliver multi-stream fundraising (trusts, corporates, individual giving, digital campaigns), secure high-value bids, and build strong donor and partner relationships. Oversee donor communications, CRM management, and collaborate with the communications team to produce impactful content and campaigns that support fundraising goals. Line-manage fundraising and communications staff, monitor budgets and performance, and provide regular progress reports to senior leaders and trustees. Ensure compliance with charity and fundraising regulations, represent the organisation at external events, support internal collaboration, and contribute to a culture of fundraising across the team. About You You'll bring: fundraising and delivering successful income Proven experience in multi-stream fundraising and income generation. Strong written skills for donor materials, reports, and campaigns. Skilled in managing donor/stakeholder relationships and supporting staff. Confident using CRM and digital tools; organised and detail-focused. Collaborative, proactive, mission-driven, and flexible with working hours. It's an advantage if you also have: Experience in fundraising, partnerships, and bid/trust applications for charities. Knowledge of intersectionality, African diaspora women's issues, and sensitive communication. Skilled in data protection, donor management, and inclusive, anti-racist practice. Creative, solutions-focused, adaptable, and team-oriented with a willingness to grow. How to apply Please email your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by an email via the button below by the application deadline below. In your cover letter, please don't repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you're the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include: Why you would like to work for FORWARD? Why this particular role interests you? Please use the job description and person specification information in this application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch via email or phone () and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered. If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit. FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. This post is restricted to women applicants only, as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Application deadline: 9 t h December 2025. Interviews: 8 th & 9 th January 2025.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Fundraising Manager Required for London-based Charity. The Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women's rights organisation that champions equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. Location: West London with home-working flexibility Salary : £40,000 - £45,500 Reports to : Executive Director Line Reports : Fundraising Assistant and Communications Assistant Hours: Part time, 28 hours a week Duration : 2-year fixed term with possibility for extension Benefits : Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata). We also provide employees two days additional "duvet days between Christmas and New Year." About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, versatile and experienced Fundraising Manager who shares FORWARD's mission to end violence against women and girls. We are looking for a strategic thinker and doer with a passion for justice and equity who can strengthen our income streams, raise our public profile, and deepen our donor and partner relationships. You will lead our competitive tendering and grant application work, develop our new area of corporate partnerships, and play a pivotal role in ensuring FORWARD takes a strategic and sustainable approach to income generation. You'll provide first-class stewardship to existing supporters and funders, while cultivating new prospects to maximise income for the charity. As this role involves working closely with women and girls affected by gender-based violence, it is open to women applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). What You'll Do: Work with senior leadership and the Board to shape fundraising strategy, identify new income opportunities, and support long-term organisational planning. Lead and deliver multi-stream fundraising (trusts, corporates, individual giving, digital campaigns), secure high-value bids, and build strong donor and partner relationships. Oversee donor communications, CRM management, and collaborate with the communications team to produce impactful content and campaigns that support fundraising goals. Line-manage fundraising and communications staff, monitor budgets and performance, and provide regular progress reports to senior leaders and trustees. Ensure compliance with charity and fundraising regulations, represent the organisation at external events, support internal collaboration, and contribute to a culture of fundraising across the team. About You You'll bring: fundraising and delivering successful income Proven experience in multi-stream fundraising and income generation. Strong written skills for donor materials, reports, and campaigns. Skilled in managing donor/stakeholder relationships and supporting staff. Confident using CRM and digital tools; organised and detail-focused. Collaborative, proactive, mission-driven, and flexible with working hours. It's an advantage if you also have: Experience in fundraising, partnerships, and bid/trust applications for charities. Knowledge of intersectionality, African diaspora women's issues, and sensitive communication. Skilled in data protection, donor management, and inclusive, anti-racist practice. Creative, solutions-focused, adaptable, and team-oriented with a willingness to grow. How to apply Please email your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by an email via the button below by the application deadline below. In your cover letter, please don't repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you're the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include: Why you would like to work for FORWARD? Why this particular role interests you? Please use the job description and person specification information in this application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch via email or phone () and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered. If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit. FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. This post is restricted to women applicants only, as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Application deadline: 9 t h December 2025. Interviews: 8 th & 9 th January 2025.
Randstad Construction & Property
Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Personal Assistant Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Client: Industry-Leading Tier 1 Client (Rail/Civil engineering Sector) We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and meticulously organised Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive executive-level support to our senior leadership team at our Huddersfield office. This is a critical and often independent role within our organisation, requiring exceptional autonomy, discretion, and the ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Executive Support: Provide confidential, high-level administrative and PA support to one or more Executive/Director-level leaders, managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and communications. Board-Level Administration: Coordinate the end-to-end preparation, collation, and distribution of sensitive board-level packs and reports in a timely manner. Attend executive and board meetings, accurately taking minutes, and efficiently carrying out pre and post-meeting actions (e.g., tracking action items, following up on deliverables). Stakeholder Management: Act as a professional and effective point of contact, demonstrating the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders, both internal (e.g., department heads, employees) and external (eg., clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies). Autonomous Working: Thrive in an independent role, demonstrating autonomy and proactive initiative in anticipating needs, problem-solving, and managing priorities without constant supervision. Document Control & Quality: Ensure all documentation, presentations, and correspondence are prepared with meticulous attention to detail and adhere to corporate standards. General Administration: Manage expense reports, procure office supplies, handle correspondence, and maintain highly organised electronic and physical filing systems. Required Skills & Experience Proven PA/Executive Support Experience: Significant, demonstrated experience providing professional Personal Assistant and executive-level support to senior management or Board members. Independence & Proactivity: A strong track record of working autonomously, managing a busy workload, and proactively identifying and addressing support needs. Stakeholder Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to relationship build and manage interactions effectively across all organisational and external levels. Attention to Detail: Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, particularly in documentation and scheduling. Board Pack Expertise: Practical experience in the preparation, distribution, and follow-up actions related to sensitive board-level packs and meeting documentation. Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Desirable Experience Industry Knowledge: Experience of working within the Rail/Construction or a similarly regulated, high-compliance industry is considered a significant bonus but is not essential. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of an industry-leading organisation, supporting crucial decision-making and operations. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Dec 05, 2025
Seasonal
Personal Assistant Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Client: Industry-Leading Tier 1 Client (Rail/Civil engineering Sector) We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and meticulously organised Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive executive-level support to our senior leadership team at our Huddersfield office. This is a critical and often independent role within our organisation, requiring exceptional autonomy, discretion, and the ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Executive Support: Provide confidential, high-level administrative and PA support to one or more Executive/Director-level leaders, managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and communications. Board-Level Administration: Coordinate the end-to-end preparation, collation, and distribution of sensitive board-level packs and reports in a timely manner. Attend executive and board meetings, accurately taking minutes, and efficiently carrying out pre and post-meeting actions (e.g., tracking action items, following up on deliverables). Stakeholder Management: Act as a professional and effective point of contact, demonstrating the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders, both internal (e.g., department heads, employees) and external (eg., clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies). Autonomous Working: Thrive in an independent role, demonstrating autonomy and proactive initiative in anticipating needs, problem-solving, and managing priorities without constant supervision. Document Control & Quality: Ensure all documentation, presentations, and correspondence are prepared with meticulous attention to detail and adhere to corporate standards. General Administration: Manage expense reports, procure office supplies, handle correspondence, and maintain highly organised electronic and physical filing systems. Required Skills & Experience Proven PA/Executive Support Experience: Significant, demonstrated experience providing professional Personal Assistant and executive-level support to senior management or Board members. Independence & Proactivity: A strong track record of working autonomously, managing a busy workload, and proactively identifying and addressing support needs. Stakeholder Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to relationship build and manage interactions effectively across all organisational and external levels. Attention to Detail: Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, particularly in documentation and scheduling. Board Pack Expertise: Practical experience in the preparation, distribution, and follow-up actions related to sensitive board-level packs and meeting documentation. Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Desirable Experience Industry Knowledge: Experience of working within the Rail/Construction or a similarly regulated, high-compliance industry is considered a significant bonus but is not essential. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of an industry-leading organisation, supporting crucial decision-making and operations. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Thomson Environmental Consultants
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Job title: Senior Ecological Consultant Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Company Description Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team's financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company's vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company's standards of excellence. Some of the duties include: Senior Ecological Consultants (SECs) often serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some SECs may also take on roles as technical leads. Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments. Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction. Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licenses. Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team. Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments. Maintain active membership with CIEEM. Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Requirements To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree. You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences. You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car / access to a car which will be insured for business use. We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential. All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK. Other information Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual's unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, 'nothing is too much trouble' culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You'll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Ecological Consultant Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Company Description Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team's financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company's vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company's standards of excellence. Some of the duties include: Senior Ecological Consultants (SECs) often serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some SECs may also take on roles as technical leads. Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments. Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction. Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licenses. Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team. Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments. Maintain active membership with CIEEM. Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Requirements To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree. You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences. You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car / access to a car which will be insured for business use. We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential. All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK. Other information Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual's unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, 'nothing is too much trouble' culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You'll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.
