Head of Programme – Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

We are seeking someone with extensive and in-depth knowledge of EU biodiversity conservation and related policy issues, who has successful experience in team leadership, project tendering and management, and environmental policy research, to lead the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Programme in Brussels. 

IEEP has been at the forefront of supporting the development and implementation of environmental policies in the EU that contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services and wider aspects of sustainable development. This post therefore provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed manager and researcher to play a leading role in supporting the effective implementation of current EU biodiversity related legislation and wider polices and shaping their future.

The Head of Programme will lead a busy and dynamic team of five researchers, working on biodiversity and ecosystem service policy related issues, especially in relation to the Birds and Habitats Directives and the current EU Biodiversity Strategy.  The Programme Head and team also interact with other teams within the Institute working on related policies such as on agriculture, water, marine issues, governance, climate change and energy. The post holder will be responsible for fundraising and tendering and the management of a growing portfolio of project work on these issues. The role will also require frequent liaison with the European Commission, the European Parliament and other key clients, partners and stakeholders, particularly in Brussels. It will also be necessary to represent the Institute at a variety of fora in Brussels and elsewhere.

For further information and application details please refer to our website  https://ieep.eu/news/vacancy-head-of-programme-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services