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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
| Ref | BNB 310 | | Location | Flexible | | Job Profile | AEA is a leading international environmental consultancy delivering outstanding technical advice, policy support and project and programme management services. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions from development through to implementation, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work.
We?re experiencing a dramatic period of growth, which means, for you, there couldn?t be a more exciting time to join us and make your mark.
Role purpose:
To lead/join a team of consultants at all levels working in the field of climate change impacts, risk and adaptation.
AEA is building a growing portfolio of projects connected to adapting to climate change, working for customers in the public and private sectors. Our current UK customer base includes central Government departments (Defra, DFID, BERR), Devolved Administrations, Government Agencies, Regional Bodies and Local Authorities. We also work at the European and International level in this area, including for the European Commission, the EEA, International Agencies and on in-country assignments in China, Russia and Africa. We work on climate change impacts and adaptation in a range of sectors, including international development, health, transport, energy, local authority services, biodiversity, agriculture, water, and the built environment.
You would be required to contribute substantially to growing this portfolio, developing proposals, winning work, building customer relationships, training and developing the skills of the team, managing projects and delivering high quality project outputs on time and to budget.
Required business skills:
Essential:
· Project management
· Customer relationships
· Leading teams
· Working in teams
· Proposal preparation and costing
· Report writing tailored to customer requirements
Desirable:
· Budget management
· Sales & marketing experience
· Sharing knowledge in a matrix system | | Technical / Functional Skills | Essential
· A proven track record in some aspect of climate change adaptation
· Strong current understanding of policy and technical issues relating to adaptation
· Experience of developing and managing climate change policy and/or research projects
· Experience working with climate change scenario and impacts data
· Specific experience relating to one or more of the following sectors: international development, built environment, energy, transport, water, social and economic impacts of climate change
· Ability to communicate at all levels and to present climate change information to non-specialists
Desirable
· Stakeholder consultation skills
· Training and capacity building skills
· Advanced excel and database manipulation
· Experience in vulnerability mapping or modelling
Ideal Person:
· Has been developing climate change adaptation research or policy in a consultancy, public sector or research organisation
· Is recognised as a leader in this field
· Has established relationships with some of the customer groups mentioned above
· Is keen to develop multi-disciplinary skills and apply existing knowledge and experience into new sectors or areas
· Is commercially aware and keen to build AEA?s business in climate change adaptation and climate risk management
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an extremely attractive remuneration and benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. To express your interest in joining our prestigious organisation please visit our career pages at www.aeat.com, where you will find further information on our current vacancies or alternatively send your CV to recruit@aeat.co.uk.
Full time, part time and flexible working options will be considered.
The AEA group strives to be an equal opportunities employer. |
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