Senior Expert/Director at ICF leading nature policy research and evaluation for UK government clients. Driving high-quality programme evaluations and team management to support biodiversity and nature recovery.
Responsibilities
Design and lead policy research and evaluation projects relating to nature policy in the UK
Work with colleagues to support the quality and growth of our environmental policy services for the Defra group and other UK clients
Be an active member of the senior management team of this area of our business, working with colleagues to ensure its effective management and achievement of agreed business goals
Provide line management and technical support to team members and contribute to the efforts to enhance the capability of the team and ICF
Requirements
At least 15 years of professional experience in policy and programme research and evaluation relating to the polices that support biodiversity and nature recovery
Strong academic background in economics, natural sciences, public policy or a related discipline
Experience of designing and directing high quality programme and policy evaluations relevant to nature policy
Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound conclusions and policy-relevant recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with presenting key concepts to clients
Demonstrable experience in winning and successfully delivering research and evaluation projects and contracts
Commitment to employee progression and development
Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams
Sound research and business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Commercial acumen and an understanding of the policy consulting business model
Enjoy leading on a portfolio of projects in a fast-paced, professional environment
Ability to conduct high quality research, monitoring and evaluation assignments using recognised process, impact and VfM methods, at least some of which will be in the UK
Benefits
Hybrid working policy
Employee wellbeing hub with personalized support
Competitive recognition program ‘You Matter’
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions
Dental insurance and online GP service
25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays (increases with years of service)
Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
Life assurance paying 4x annual salary
Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick
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