REPORTS TO: Managing Director PURPOSE:To contribute to company growth through leading the commercial and technical development of business in the areas of Environment and Climate Change and the management of consultants and consultancy assignments in these areas. PRINCIPAL Responsibilities: - To develop, secure and manage new business that maximises commercial and reputational value for the company.
- To manage complex international projects for LTS.
- To manage a team of in-house and associate consulting expertise to deliver high quality consultancy expertise to a range on UK and international clients.
- Deliver high quality, high value consultancy for LTS’ clients.
- To inform the Board on technical specificities of the environment and climate change markets.
- To develop and maintain networks of high quality associates and consultants for the delivery of long and short term consultancy for LTS.
- To contribute to the periodic review and revision of the company Business Plan.
CONTEXT LTS has been working in the fields of sustainable development for over 35 years: management of change and environmental change has been a key aspect of this. Climate change has catalysed a new emphasis on some of LTS’ key competencies, albeit through new policy drivers (UNFCCC, Kyoto) and climate change adaptation and mitigation is a growth area for LTS. Linked to this, is our on-going implementation of natural resource and environment related projects and the increased emphasis on environmental services and benefits derived from good management. LTS is looking for an experienced consultant with experience in natural resource or environmental management and a sound understanding of climate change issues to lead the development of this emerging area of business for LTS. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm to build this area of business and the consultancy team to deliver it. The post holder will be required to engage in and contribute to environment and climate change thinking in the UK and beyond, to contribute and influence market development for the benefit of LTS. DIMENSIONS The post holder will initially be expected to manage at least one staff member with a view to growing the team as the business area develops. A sales and revenue target will be negotiated in line with business plan objectives. The post is likely to be based in our Edinburgh office but location may be negotiable. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential - Qualifications to Masters level (minimum) in relevant discipline (e.g. climate change, natural resource management, environmental economics).
- Minimum ten years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience and knowledge of the key Climate Change and Environment policy drivers (e.g. UNFCCC, Kyoto, CBD, UK and EU policy) and stakeholders.
- Proven commercial acumen and relationship marketing skills.
- Proven project management and organisational competency.
- Willingness to travel and to work in less developed countries on short-term assignments.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- International experience in development/environment sectors.
- Ability to operate professionally in the French language.
- Ability to manage and inspire staff and teams.
Applicants can submit their CV to judith-fordham@ltsi.co.uk (this e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it along) with a covering letter, outlining why they think they are suitable for the job. |
