The Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Nature and Ecology to lead a growing team of ecologists working on large-scale habitat mapping and biodiversity monitoring projects across multiple clients in the UK, EU, and other regions.

This role goes beyond traditional ecology management — it sits at the intersection of ecology, AI, and technology. You will combine ecological expertise, spatial data interpretation, and a strong technology orientation to drive the evolution of AiDash’s AI-assisted mapping workflows.

You’ll help design and test agentic-AI and RAG-based ecological workflows, enabling ecologists to build, validate, and improve logic flows through intuitive UI-based tools. You’ll oversee multiple project pods, mentor Associate Ecologists, and collaborate closely with Product, GIS, and Data Science teams to deliver scalable, high-impact environmental insights.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Lead and manage a team of ecologists and analysts delivering habitat mapping, BNG assessments, and QA/QC across multiple client projects.

• Ensure outputs adhere to UK BNG, DEFRA, and Natural England guidance, as well as regional biodiversity frameworks.

• Coordinate with Project Management, Product, and Engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

• Serve as the key technical and managerial point of contact for ecological deliverables.

Quality & Methodology Development

• Define and implement QA/QC frameworks for habitat mapping and classification.

• Work with Data Science and Product teams to evolve AI-assisted and agentic mapping pipelines.

• Introduce structured processes for testing and validating logic flows within our UI-based ecological toolchain.

• Continuously improve SOPs, methodologies, and internal ecology training programs.

Mentorship & Capability Building

• Coach and mentor Associate Ecologists on ecological mapping, data validation, and logic-based tool usage.

• Contribute to performance management, competency development, and role progression within the Ecolab team.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with GIS, Remote Sensing, and Product teams to validate ecological and AI-driven outputs.

• Provide domain expertise during client reviews, audits, and scientific validations.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or equivalent degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in applied ecology, habitat mapping, or biodiversity monitoring.

• Proven exposure to at least two geographies (e.g., UK, EU, US, or others).

• Deep understanding of UKHab, DEFRA metric, and BNG workflows.

• Strong familiarity with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and remote-sensing interpretation.

• Tech-savvy mindset — ability to conceptualize ecological workflows, build and test logic flows, and collaborate with AI/engineering teams to refine agentic systems.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, and we promote a work environment where everyone, from any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, can do their best work.