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| Job title | Account Manager, Waste & Recycling |
| Location | London |
| Reference No. | IE2077 |
| Date advertised | 12/09/08 |
| Closing date | a.s.a.p. |
| Salary | £25,000 |
| Description | The Role: Are you looking to gain the vital experience to boost your career in waste and recycling? Are you ready to take the next step? One of the UK's fastest growing paper and waste management companies is looking to recruit a determined and ambitious account manager to drive recycling initiatives across number of key London clients. In this position you will be using your problem solving approach and client management skills to provide the most efficient recycling solutions. Using the experience and support of the company and your own initiative and ideas you will provide cost effective systems that will move these clients away from recycling towards using material recovery facility (MRF) solutions. The Applicant: The successful candidate will have: - Previous experience within a waste and recycling environment - The ability to deal closely with Clients - Experience within a solutions driven role - Understanding of recycling and MRF processes You will be provided with full training and ongoing support to ensure your success and delivery. This is a unique role for a driven individual to join a rapidly expanding company set for further growth. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE2077 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Arboriculture Consultants |
| Location | Oxford / Cambridge |
| Reference No. | IE2075 |
| Date advertised | 8/09/08 |
| Closing date | a.s.a.p. |
| Salary | Up to £31,500 |
| Description | The Role: Do you want to join the UK's largest independent provider of rural development? Does working on a huge variety of projects from historical estates and tree preservation orders to government sector and development work interest you? If so then this is the opportunity for you. Our client is looking for a number of talented individuals to join their teams in Oxford or Cambridge (other locations maybe available) to develop and deliver a range of arboricultural services. As an experienced Arborist you will be expected to use your skills as a good field surveyor and report writer to help expand this area of the business. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing Visual Tree Inspections, health surveys, and hazard and risk assessments - Writing surveys and reports in accordance with BS 5837 - Providing planning advice on tree legislation, e.g. tree preservation orders The Applicant: As the successful candidate you will have been trained to a minimum of national Diploma level in arboriculture, forestry or equivalent qualifications, and have solid experience in the arboricultural industry. A Lantra's professional tree inspection certificate would also be an advantage. You will also have proven skills in: - Tree hazard diagnosis - The planning system and legal frameworks for trees - CAD, GIS or GPS (advantageous) - Writing Survey reposts - Producing Management plans for trees and woodlands This role is perfect for anyone looking to take a step up in their career and join a renowned company during the early stages of expansion. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE2075 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Senior Ecologist |
| Location | Cornwall |
| Reference No. | IE2072 |
| Date advertised | 8/08/08 |
| Closing date | a.s.a.p. |
| Salary | Circa £30,000 |
| Description | The Role: With a central philosophy that incorporates community partnerships, collaboration and solutions; our client is an exiting and unique organisation to be part of. As an established and successful consultancy and charity our client has a strong international reputation and delivers work on projects of over £1m every year. This dedicated and passionate business is now looking for a Senior Ecologist to join the dynamic and diverse growing team. Your responsibilities in this position will be to work on a range of exciting and important projects including construction issues, planning consent and mitigation. Your ecology skills and previous experience will be essential to the team and to progressing the current projects and future business. As a Senior Ecologist you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and develop your abilities and career further. The Applicant: The successful Senior Ecologist will have: - Experience in phase 1 and 2 habitat surveys, NVC surveys and GIS - A protected species licence (preferably bat) - Worked within a consultancy environment - The ability to work as a self starter Ideally you will also have some experience in or exposure to management and marketing skills and the ability to drive the business of a small consultancy forward. There are exceptional prospects for career progression and self development within this role. You will have the opportunity to work with a board of conservationists and become a key figure within the industry, contributing to the growth and development of a dynamic organisation and charity that is looking to expand and further their influence in the environment sector. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE2072 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Senior Environmental Compliance Manager |
| Location | Greater London |
| Reference No. | IE2074 |
| Date advertised | 8/08/08 |
| Closing date | a.s.a.p. |
| Salary | Up to £48,000 |
| Description | The Role: Are you looking to further your career in a dynamic blue chip company? This opportunity will see you working for a company who is not only the largest client of the construction industry, but also one of the UK's most prominent commercial landlords. Our Client's size and stature makes them one of the key players in the UK economy. The Applicant: The successful candidate will be pivotal to the environmental policy and strategy implementation. Working across a broad range of disciplines this is a diverse position for any environmental professional. You will be liaising with stakeholders to drive and deliver their environmental strategy in accordance with identified risk, legislation and regulatory requirements. You will be accountable for the collation, analysis and reporting of all environmental performance data against target. This role will require you to have superb internal and external communication skills, as it will see you engaging with major influential bodies such as the Environment Agency and Department for Transport and providing expertise in the development of world class solutions. The successful candidate will boast the following skills: - A degree (or equivalent) - Strong environmental management at senior level - Exceptional Stakeholder influence and engagement skills - Experience of working in a customer service orientated organisation - The ability to understand the complexity and interdependencies of a multidisciplinary approach - A track record of effective team leadership In this role you will be championing stakeholder needs and requirements while taking responsibility for environmental strategy, policy and management system development to set a clear context for change. As someone with strong personal drive and energy to succeed you will become an integral pillar to drive this company's environmental strategy from its infancy to infamy. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE2074 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Ecology Consultancy Manager / Consultancy CEO |
| Location | Cornwall |
| Reference No. | IE2071 |
| Date advertised | 8/08/08 |
| Closing date | a.s.a.p. |
| Salary | Up to £45,000 + benefits |
| Description | The Role: With a central philosophy that incorporates community partnerships, collaboration and solutions; our client is an exiting and unique organisation to become an integral part of. As an established and successful consultancy and charity our client has a strong international reputation and delivers work on projects of over £1m every year. This dedicated and passionate business is now looking for a successful and experienced manger to oversee their hard working team of ten ecologists. This senior role will see you working to the annual budgets, overseeing the team's work, pricing projects and marketing the company. The Applicant: As the successful Consultancy Manager you will have: - Previous management experience within ecology - The ability to people and project manage effectively - Had budgetary responsibility - Experience within company marketing and business growth strategy - Previous exposure to presenting and winning new projects from clients. The diversity of the role will suit an experienced ecologist who has previously worked in their own independent or a small consultancy and has those fundamental skills in marketing and pricing. This opportunity has exceptional career prospects and will see you working with a board of well known conservationists to grow and develop a dynamic organisation and charity that is looking to expand and further their influence in the environmental markets and policy. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE2071 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Resource Use & Waste Management Consultant |
| Location | London |
| Reference No. | IE2012 |
| Date advertised | 16/06/08 |
| Closing date | 21st July 2008 |
| Salary | £Competitive + benefits |
| Description | The Role: One of the world's largest professional consultancies is looking to recruit a highly experienced Resource Use and Waste Management Consultant to join their London office. Joining a highly stimulating work environment with a breadth of experience rarely matched in other organisations, you will be given the opportunity to develop our client's services of municipal waste while building further relationships with waste companies and technological suppliers. In this role you will be expected to assist clients to develop and execute waste strategy and solutions, as well as to assist in the development of the commercial aspects of Waste Strategy 2007. You will provide a wider input into S& CC strategy offerings in respect of waste and environmental services, in addition to providing advice and insight to PE clients on non-municipal aspects of the waste industry. The Applicant: As the successful candidate, you will have: - A degree, Masters or equivalent in Environment, Economics, Sustainability, Responsible Business Development, Business, International Affairs or related fields - Proven experience in the waste industry at Senior Manager or Director level with extensive knowledge of the waste industry in UK and/or Europe - Good understanding of waste market drivers and policies - Experience of the commercial/financial aspects of waste & environmental services - M&A experience including target identification/due diligence - Experience of procuring services (as buyer or seller) in the C&I markets - Experience of business analysis in an environmental context (preferred) - Fluency in English, and proficiency in other languages is desirable - Strong leadership, communication and project management skills - Ability to demonstrate a good awareness of the concepts of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for their next career step into one of the big 4 at an Executive/Managerial level. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE2012 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Senior Ecologist |
| Location | Berkshire |
| Reference No. | IE1978 |
| Date advertised | 12/05/08 |
| Closing date | a.s.a.p. |
| Salary | £ Dependent upon experience |
| Description | The Role: Experienced Senior Ecologist required to join an expanding team within the leading independent UK provider of design, publishing and consultancy services. The company is forward thinking and places the highest level of importance on making positive impact on the wider environment. The role of Senior Ecologist will give you the opportunity to manage, develop and promote ecology projects undertaken by our client. You will be given the freedom to implement and grow these projects through business development towards your own personal interests. The Applicant: As the successful candidate you will have an excellent knowledge of: - UK / EU biodiversity and conservation issues - Funding opportunities - The market for consultancy services - Botanical surveys - UKBAP As someone who is managerial and entrepreneurial by nature, you will also have sound project management and communication skills to enable you to plan and manage projects and budgets. You will also have significant previous experience in the ecology, biodiversity and conservation space. This opportunity gives you the scope to shape your job around you own interests and skills, and is an opportunity to take your career in the direction that you want. |
| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE1978 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030. |
| Job title | Consultant Ecologist |
| Location | Hertfordshire |
| Reference No. | IE 1861 |
| Date advertised | 12/03/08 |
| Closing date | asap |
| Salary | Up to £25K + benefits and bonuses |
| Description | The Role: Due to their current expansion, a new opportunity has opened up in one of the UK's leading independent ecology consultancies. Through their wealth of knowledge and expertise they have secured consultancy business with companies within both the private and public sectors. In this position you will have the opportunity to run and manage your own projects within the company from start to finish, and will be reporting your work to your clients. You will also have the chance to train and manage your own team, and be involved in phase 2 habitat surveys. The Applicant: The successful candidate for this role will have experience in:
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| Application procedure | To apply for this position please send a CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk quoting job reference IE1861 or for more information please call 0845 253 8030 . |
| Job title | Volunteers |
| Location | The Institution of Environmental Sciences |
| Reference No. | (IES/VO/12/07/07) |
| Date advertised | 12/07/07 |
| Closing date | On Going |
| Salary | Volunteer position |
| Description | The Role: The positions is for one - two days per week (exactly which days each week is negotiable), and for a minimum duration of 3 months. Volunteers will gain knowledge and experience of working for a charitable organisation, during a time of expansion, as well as an understanding of how professional bodies operate. The volunteer will be given responsibility for implementing various projects, as well as day-to-day administrative and operational tasks, supporting the Project Officer and Volunteer Co-ordinator. The Applicant: A good degree/postgraduate degree; Demonstrable experience of initiative, self sufficiency and motivation; Previous experience in support/administration role; Demonstrable experience of professionalism; Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with professional, academics and members; Experience with professional report writing; First class IT skills, including MS Office. See our volunteering page for further details. |
| Application procedure | Applicants should forward a full CV and cover letter to the contact details below. |
| Contact | Applications to: Adam Donnan Suite 7, 38 Ebury St London, SW1W 0LU Email: enquiries@ies-uk.org.uk |
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