Manager, Terrestrial Biodiversity at Digby Wells Environmental

Description:

Are you ready to make a real difference?

At Digby Wells Environmental, we’re not just passionate about our work – we’re driven by a mission to create sustainable solutions that protect our planet for future generations. We’re looking for a dynamic leader to manage and develop a global team of terrestrial and botany ecologists, ensuring top-quality services for our clients and stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

Job Purpose:

• Conduct ecological assessments to inform development planning and meet environmental authorization requirements.
• Perform vegetation assessments, including terrestrial biodiversity, avifauna, mammals, herpetology, botany, and alien plant surveys.
• Apply biodiversity offset principles.
• Provide technical expertise in recognizing potential offset entities and appropriate metrics.
• Compile and review specialist reports and project proposals.
• Stay informed on country-specific legislation and its project impacts.
• Collaborate closely with specialists from other disciplines.
• Coordinate and conduct fieldwork under strenuous conditions.
• Liaise with clients and authorities.
• Write and compile reports for clients and necessary authorities.
• Ensure high-quality standards and defensible deliverables.
• Continuously improve departmental services, including species-specific monitoring programs.

Department Management:

• Manage recruitment and selection processes in line with the workforce plan.
• Oversee onboarding for new employees.
• Handle performance management and probation processes.
• Report on departmental performance.
• Manage departmental financial expenditure against the budget.
• Ensure effective workload and resource management.
• Achieve departmental revenue targets.
• Mentor and develop the team.

Business Development and Marketing:

• Develop a business plan with services and selling opportunities.
• Act as a key account manager, identifying business opportunities and maintaining a client-centric approach.
• Identify leads, organize, plan, and track proposals.
• Coordinate and submit proposals.

Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

• M.Sc. degree in Zoology or a related field.
• Six or more years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• At least five years of conducting specialist studies.
• Experience in the resources industry.
• International experience is a plus for endemic species identification and ecological condition assessment.
• Two or more years of team management experience.

Other Requirements:

• Passion for the natural world and conservation.
• Strong time and budget management skills.
• Proven project management track record.
• Excellent knowledge of Environmental and Mining Legislation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-oriented with strong technical expertise in faunal assessments.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr.Sci.Nat. with SACNASP) is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent report writing skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Africa and beyond as needed.