Job Description

Description

About Anthesis

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.



At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Summary of Role

The successful candidate will take over the management and mentoring of the ecology team, be responsible for technical delivery, be responsible for technical delivery, work winning and eventually the development of new nature service lines for the region.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a combination of field survey experience within the Middle East and the ability to write/present technical reports (EcIA, EIA, Baseline Surveys etc) and to assume responsibility for commercial input to and development of future projects.



This shall include the requirement to liaise with both clients, input from experts in other disciplines and regulators in the delivery and presentation of contracted work and to conduct assessments, inclusive of any necessary field and baseline aspects.



There will also be a focus on management of a more junior ecologist and growing the team to deliver ME based ecology work and, over time, more diversified nature offerings.

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Key Requirements

We are looking for candidates having English as their first language or with a solid history of report-writing in English, combined with a minimum of a BSc in a relevant environmental/ecology/biology subject. Strong field survey experience and the ability to self-manage the timely delivery of projects is essential.



Applicants should be able to demonstrate:To comply with local regulatory guidelines candidates should have either a MSc in a relevant environmental/ecological subject + 7yrs of applied work experience, or a BSc Degree and 10yrs of applied work experience Practical knowledge of ecological monitoring and its role in EIA - preferably combined with knowledge of the Middle East's habitats and species An understanding of the approach and process steps of environmental impact assessment. Knowledge of UAE & regional environmental regulations and their application Good communication skills including confidence to articulate and present EIA study findings within a workshop environment and interact with the regulatory authorities as necessary Strong report writing skills - with a proven history of preparing technical reports in English A flexible and dynamic approach including the ability to manage a team Strong work winning credentials

Benefits

Your Benefits

Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME's who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

About Anthesis Group

Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world's largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,400+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.



We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you're ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.



Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.



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