Project Developer Assistant

Project Developer Assistant

About us

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical ecologists work in collaboration with many major contractors. We also have a teams of nature recovery and rewilding specialists delivering a variety of projects for landowners and corporates. Ecosulis has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for over 30 years.

We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

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About the role

This is an exciting and varied new role that will help progress and develop a pipeline of projects, some of which may be implemented by our existing delivery teams. As we challenge both our clients and the industry to consider and adopt an multi ecosystem approach to nature recovery this could have us developing projects across terrestrial or freshwater habitats right to the ocean. The main purpose of this role will be to support the Project Developer lead in delivering the project development function at Ecosulis, through the effective management of client relationships, product offerings and collaboration between both Ecosulis and Credit Nature.

Main responsibilities:

• Supporting the Project Developer Lead and working with Head of Marketing, Sales & Innovation to deliver the strategy as set by the Board, working to KPIs set out in L10s.

• Assisting with research, data entry and deliverables of all projects.

• Being able to assist and understand potential business growth opportunities and ensure resources are available for delivery.

• Reviewing the performance of product/service offerings once launched and suggesting refinements where applicable.

• Undertaking desk-based studies and research.

• Helping identify, deliver and ensure ongoing compliance with other income sources arising from public grants/schemes and natural capital offset credits.

• Supporting with general duties and any email queries when requested.

About you

You will be a competent and organised individual, with excellent time management and attention to detail. Being forward thinking and innovative within your work will hold you in good stead within the role. Also being able to multitask within a busy environment would be most welcomed.

A degree or relevant qualification in Ecology or related subject, or suitable relevant experience in the conservation industry would be essential.

Our core values are the cornerstone of our business and as a team we are committed to these values that not only guide how we work with each other, but also with our partners. If these resonate with you, then we encourage you to submit your application.

• Desire to learn: We are open minded and innovative.
• Committed and tenacious: We are willing to keep trying each and every day, seeking ways to help nature recover and improve people's lives.
• Being pragmatic: Our ambitious purpose is underpinned by a practical and pragmatic approach.
• Creative problem solver: Our team has a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Do the right thing: We aim to lead by example, in terms of our values, company ethos and purpose.

More information

• Job type: Permanent – Full time

• Start date: October 2023

• Salary: £20,500

• Location: Home based

A Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle would be desirable.

Company benefits

What will you receive from us?

At Ecosulis we believe in meaningful benefits. We have designed our benefits package to ensure your employees feel supported through main life event as well as the day-to-day. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to our employee benefits, so you will be entitled to the below upon starting with us:

• Access to our Occupational Health Platform and EAP for wellbeing support

• Access to our Reward Hub platform.

• Remote Working for our ‘home-based’ roles.

• Welcome pack upon joining.

• Employee Referral Scheme.

• Internal Reward Points Scheme. (so, you can reward your peers)

And the following upon completion of your 3 months' probation period:

• 3% company pension.

• Enhanced benefits supporting our employees through lifetime milestones.

• Compressed hours.

• CDP training allowance per year.

• Discounted holiday scheme.

• Brand new Fitbit.

• Access to our Healthcare Cash plan

• Access to the Bike-to-Work Scheme

You will also receive an extra day’s holiday for each year that you are with the company and have a chance to win a £50 amazon voucher when entering our monthly Friday photo competition.

We also encourage our employees as part of the flexible working arrangements, to take regular breaks and take time to spend outside when possible.

How to apply

To apply for this position please do send us your up to date CV and covering letter using the link below:

https://ecosulis.bamboohr.com/careers/249

If you have any further questions or want to find out more about the role, please do feel free to email our recruitment manager Josh on josh.plaister@ecosulis.co.uk

You can also email our HR team on hr@ecosulis.co.uk if you have any queries regarding the company and our onboarding process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Ecosulis we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.