Veon is currently recruiting for the role of Head of Division, Veon Ecology. This is a unique opportunity for someone with an already proven background in ecology to lead a dynamic, dedicated and expanding ecology team.
Veon was originally established in 1990 with a primary focus on forestry. In 2020, the company launched Veon Ecology as part of its strategic drive to diversify into complementary service areas.
Over the following 3 years Veon Ecology has successfully grown into a dynamic, standards focused ecology business that today works on a broad range of ecology projects across numerous sectors, including aviation, energy and public infrastructure. Our team has worked on numerous novel ecology projects that have included Natural Capital Assessment Reports on forest portfolios and work with significant corporate clients to develop biodiversity expansion projects across a range of property types.
The Head of Division reports directly to the Managing Directors of Veon. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to build upon the existing success of Veon Ecology as a succinct business unit within Veon. This will demand a commercial awareness to match the essential deep understanding of ecology as a profession together with an enthusiasm to lead a dynamic and driven team of ecologists.
The Head of Division will ensure that Veon Ecology provides essential support to the other disciplines of Forestry and Arboriculture that make Veon what it is today.
The role can be based out of any of Veon’s six offices, being Dublin, Oranmore, Edgeworthstown, Kilkenny, Newcastlewest or Carrick-on-Shannon.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary of €50K to €60K depending on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- Mobile phone, laptop.
- Company PRSA pension.
- Opportunities for career development within a growing organisation.
- Ongoing relevant training.
- Team Days.
- Professional membership fees covered.
- This is a full-time permanent role.
Responsibilities:
- Leading Veon Ecology.
- Together with the senior management team, strategically expand Veon Ecology’s further range of services.
- Managing and developing Ecological services within Veon.D
- Drive workflows and manage service delivery to the very highest professional standard.
- Compile technically robust ecology reports of all types.
- Provide advice and guidance on ecology matters to the other service disciplines in Veon.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure company compliance and interpret this for colleagues and the Management Team.
- Manage a large workload efficiently.
- Mange time and project delivery in an organised and proactive manner to ensure smooth delivery of reports and projects.
- Input into company policies relating the protection and enhancement of biodiversity with our client’s forests.
- Engage with company systems to ensure effective communication across all disciplines.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Relevant degree in Ecology or related discipline is essential.
- Member of CIEEM.
- Proven leadership ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to manage large projects to tight deadlines.
- Full driving licence is essential.
- Willingness to travel throughout Ireland and abroad as projects may require.
- Previous experience in GIS including ArcGIS and QGIS is desirable.
Please forward a cover letter and CV to [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 2.30pm 20 April 2023.