Careers
Shaping the future of sustainable development
At The Biodiversity Consultancy we know it's the people who make the difference.
We are environmental specialists, data scientists and sustainability experts who are changing how the business, finance and policy world sees and interacts with nature. We recognise the scale of the challenge we face, but it’s our purpose and passion that brings us together to challenge conventional thinking, transform systems of unsustainable practices and provide the means for organisations to drive their own positive actions for nature. We are a small team with a big mission to transform the nature of business.
A career with us is not just a chance to work on the frontier of ecologically sustainable development, or work with world leaders in conservation and science-based approaches, but a responsibility to see the gaps and create innovative solutions that shape the future of business, policy and practice.
We want to work with those who share our vision, and we work hard to create a diverse, inclusive, supportive and energetic environment for our team to realise their potential and for TBC to realise its goal of integrating nature into everyday business decision-making.
Current Vacancies
Even if you can’t see a position below, we are always willing to hear from talented and passionate people who share our purpose. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to hearing from you!
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Recruitment Manager
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, and forward-thinking Recruitment Manager to join us to help support our mission to integrate nature into business and finance decision-making. It is a mission that rides on the motivation, dedication, and quality of our team and why this positionis critically important to the success of our business and the impact we can have on the world. The role will be key to ensuring we have the right team in place by using various recruitment methods in order to allow us to scale our workforce further. The ideal candidate will have experience in scaling up activities in companies and recruitment of highly technical/scientific/project management individuals.
Role details
· Permanent, full time.
· Salary from £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
· Preferred location: within regular reach of Cambridge, UK.
· We have a flexible approach and would home-working arrangements for exceptional candidates.
· Benefits include a non-contractual bonus, 25 days’ holiday, a work pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
Please see the job description for full details about the role.
As well as joining an energetic, collaborative team of people committed to nature sustainability, we offer a range of benefits, including: 25 days’ holiday, non-contractual bonus, company pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
To apply, please send a covering letter and CV by email to: recruitment@thebiodiversityconsultancy.com
Application deadline is 16 October 2023 Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint earlier should the right candidate be found.
The Biodiversity Consultancy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Accounts Assistant – 6-month contract, potential to extend.
£25,000-30,000. UK based, preferably within reach of Cambridge.
This role is within the business support team at The Biodiversity Consultancy to support the day-to-day running of our company accounts & administration for the smooth running of the business.
You will work as part of a small team where everyone’s input is recognised, you will need to be flexible and enjoy a fast-paced workplace. You will deal with sales invoices and purchase invoices, expenses, managing bank reconciliations and cash flow. You will liaise with supplier and need to follow our administrative processes.
You will be trained on our project budgeting and accounting system however experience in a similar role is required. You will also need excellent organisational skills, Microsoft office skills, SharePoint and Teams experience. Paprika experience would be a bonus. A relevant bookkeeping AAT qualification is ideal.
You will receive a full induction, a non-contractual generous annual bonus, offered flexible working, wellbeing support, a pension scheme and life insurance. This role offers an opportunity to work in nature sustainability at a pivotal time, with a great team and as an organisation, we donate 12.5% of our profits to environmental charities.
Role details:
• UK/hybrid home-based potentially with agreement.
• Full-time (near full-time also considered)
• Benefits include potential annual bonus, 25 days’ holiday, work pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working.
Applications by 6th October 2023 (early application encouraged): Please send your CV and a covering note to the following to: recruitment@thebiodiversityconsultancy.com
Executive Assistant
We are seeking an organised and efficient Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the executive team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations, and assisting with important company matters. The Executive Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining efficient communication, documentation, and coordination to help drive the success of the organisation.
Role details
- Permanent, full-time.
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Location : Cambridge
Please see the job description for full details about the role.
As well as joining an energetic, collaborative team of people committed to nature sustainability, we offer a range of benefits, including: 25 days’ holiday, non-contractual bonus, company pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
To apply, please send a covering letter and CV by email to:recruitment@thebiodiversityconsultancy.com
Application deadline is 13 October 2023 Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint earlier should the right candidate be found.
The Biodiversity Consultancy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
IT Manager
The IT Manager’s role is to plan, organise, maintain and manage the employee and technical resources (hardware, software & services) to ensure the stable operation of TBC’s IT Infrastructure and business systems in line with business objectives in a secure & cost-effective way.
The role will be responsible for the development of the long-term infrastructure and systems strategy and accountable for year-on-year progress in delivering strategic goals. The IT Manager will work closely with decision makers across TBC to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective solutions. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
Further, the IT Manager is responsible for all data systems across the business, similar to a ‘Business Analyst’ role. Ensuring their robustness, reliability, and relevance - including proactively improving and developing them to best meet business and commercial needs. The IT Manager will also accept involvement, in either a project manager or project participant capacity as best suits the project, to take responsibility from time to time for delivery of key IT and business projects; particularly those projects with IT/data/systems at their core.
The IT Manager will also take responsibility for the security of the IT and data infrastructure; including dealing with third party data in a secure way (PCI, GDPR etc) as well as maintaining controls to best place the company to manage the threat of external security risks such as cyberattacks and similar. The scope will also incorporate maintaining an effective Disaster Recovery Plan, and managing Business Continuity Planning for the business in the event of issues.
Role details
- Permanent, full-time.
- £40,000 - £55,000
- Location: Cambridge, UK,
- Benefits include a non-contractual bonus, 25 days’ holiday, a work pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
Please see the Job Description for the full details of the role.
As well as joining an energetic, collaborative team of people committed to nature sustainability, we offer a range of benefits, including: 25 days’ holiday, non-contractual bonus, company pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
To apply, please send a covering letter and CV by email to:recruitment@thebiodiversityconsultancy.com
Application deadline is 13 October 2023 Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint earlier should the right candidate be found.
The Biodiversity Consultancy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Technical Director – Nature Based Solutions - £75,000 - £85,000
The purpose of this role is to support our clients and project developers who wish to develop and implement high-integrity nature-based solutions (NBS) – referring to biodiversity positive carbon projects and biodiversity/nature credits - within their overall nature strategies. You will combine the authority and experience from substantial field conservation and project development with dynamism, strategic thinking and business acumen to build The Biodiversity Consultancy’s work in this space.
Role details
- Permanent, full-time.
- £75,000-£85,000 plus profit-share bonus.
- Preferred location: Cambridge, UK, or a strategic location elsewhere in the world.
- We have a flexible approach and would consider remote/home-working arrangements for exceptional overseas candidates. This role is likely to require international travel.
- Benefits include a non-contractual bonus, 25 days’ holiday, a work pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
Please see the job description for full details about the role.
As well as joining an energetic, collaborative team of people committed to nature sustainability, we offer a range of benefits, including: 25 days’ holiday, non-contractual bonus, company pension scheme, life insurance and flexible working opportunities.
To apply, please send a covering letter, two recent examples of your written work and CV by email to:recruitment@thebiodiversityconsultancy.com
Application deadline is 6 October 2023. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint earlier should the right candidate be found.
The Biodiversity Consultancy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Associate Consultants
We create strategic partnerships with like-minded individuals when we believe we will achieve more working together and we draw on our wider network of experts for specialist roles and projects. We would like to hear from experienced ecologists who understand the business context and can bring a species, habitat or sector specialism to our projects.
If would like to find out more about becoming an Associate Consultant of TBC, please send your CV and if relevant, a recent example of written work to recruitment@thebiodiversityconsultancy.com