Join EMEC Ecology as our new Director of Operations and drive the business forward to deliver an increasingly positive impact for our clients and the environment.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Wednesday 3^rd September 2025

Location: Hybrid/East Midlands

About EMEC Ecology

Established in 1991, East Midlands Environmental Consultants (trading as EMEC Ecology) is a one-stop shop for specialist ecology, land management and arboriculture services. We provide our services to developers, planners, architects, power and extraction industries, utility companies, local authorities, government agencies and homeowners. Our work encompasses major infrastructure contracts and large-scale ecological impact assessments for housing and industrial projects. We provide a wide range of services for habitat creation and restoration projects, as well as urban greening and management planning for nature reserves. We also carry out bat surveys of barns and churches and habitat surveys of small-scale developments.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, EMEC is proud to operate as a purpose-driven business — reinvesting profits into nature conservation and having donated over £1 million to the Trust over the past 30 years. We’re ambitious about growth but guided by values and a mission that matters.

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the operational delivery, commercial performance, and organisational health of EMEC Ecology. As our new Director of Operations, you will lead a growing consultancy with a skilled and committed team, playing a central role in shaping our next chapter.

Working closely with the Managing Director, EMEC Ecology Board, and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, you will oversee project delivery, people management, systems and processes, client relationships, and governance. You’ll also be a key member of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Senior Leadership Team, contributing to wider strategic leadership across the group.

As Director of Operations, you’ll play a key role in driving the continued growth and success of the organisation, supporting our ecological consultancy, project management and land management services, strengthening internal processes, and ensuring we deliver on our mission through a clear and effective ‘Profit with Purpose’ model.

The role also includes representing EMEC externally, developing and nurturing partnerships, and supporting the development of the consultancy.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious operational leader with a strong track record in managing teams, systems, and organisational performance. You’ll need to be a confident and adaptable leader, capable of managing remotely, supporting dispersed teams, and creating a positive and accountable culture. We’re looking for someone who combines strategic insight with a hands-on approach to delivery and performance. You’ll bring excellent people skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative leadership style. Financial literacy, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage risk and change are all key. Ideally, you will have worked in a consultancy, environmental services, or a similarly delivery-focused organisation, and be confident engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll help shape EMEC’s future direction, work at the intersection of commercial consultancy and environmental purpose and contribute directly to the work of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. You’ll also be supported by a progressive and values-led board and have the space to grow the role and its impact.

If you’re commercially astute and excited about leading a team that delivers meaningful impact for nature and people, we’d love to hear from you.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 3^rd September 2025.