Business and Biodiversity Consultant

You will be self-motivated and display a strong work ethic. You will have excellent writing and
public speaking skills and display the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to
technical and non-technical audiences. You will be expected to deliver high quality
deliverables within short and pressurised timeframes.

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious and resourceful individual to drive our Biodiversity and Business programme of work at Digby Wells Environmental. This role requires you to understand corporate-nature linkages and the resulting business case for biodiversity. The successful candidate will be passionate about the interface between business and biodiversity and the mainstreaming or integration of biodiversity into business.

• The preparation of high quality proposals and client deliverables in the business and
  biodiversity field.
• Holding workshops with senior executives and helping them understand the business case for
  biodiversity protection, conservation and restoration.
• Identification and pursuit of opportunities to win additional work in the business and
  biodiversity field.
• Development and maintenance of your knowledge of emerging issues in the biodiversity and
  business field.
• Share your knowledge of emerging issues in the business and biodiversity field with your
  colleagues.

Skills 

• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong prioritization and organisational skills
• Good networking and collaborating skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Passionate, self-motivated and driven
• Efficient
• Flexible and adaptable
• Pragmatic
• Embraces learning.
• Willingness to travel to remote international locations.

Qualifications:

• A post-graduate degree in an environment-related subject

Work Experience

• 5 – 7 years working experience conducting specialists studies
• Professional registration would be beneficial. (e.g. Pr.Sci.Nat. with SACNASP).
• A valid driver’s license would be an advantage.