Head of Ecotoxicology

2 weeks ago


York, United Kingdom Capita Full time

Purpose of the role:
Leads, guides and coaches subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Works toward achievement of objectives established by upper levels of management.

Managing professional employees in more technical and complex environments; ensuring that project goals/milestones are met, sales targets achieved within approved budgets and timelines. Facilitating day-to-day activities on an as needed basis; using expertise and domain-specific knowledge to provide focus to subordinates. Identifying and recommending improvements to department-specific procedures and implementing those that are approved. Hiring, terminating, evaluating, coaching and developing the staff.

**Job title**:
Head of Ecotoxicology

**What you'll be doing**:

- Scientific and Business Leadership of Ecotoxicology Team
- Scientific Ambassador (internally and externally)
- Accountable for business planning process and achieving agreed targets
- Management of all teams across the business responsible for (Terrestrial, Pollinators Aquatic)
- Act as TFM for Ecotoxicology Studies
- Act as mentor for developing other members of the team
- Accurate revenue and resource forecasting
- Manage and develop relationship with Key Accounts
- Work with business development, marketing and client services by offering technical support, to ensure pipeline and committed work base remains buoyant and the business continues to grow
- Ensure succession and staff development plans are maintained and fulfilled

**What we're looking for**:

- At least 10 years’ experience of running an operation in a scientific services area and or / regulatory environment
- Strong technical knowledge within the industry
- Experience of working to GLP, preferably at TFM level
- Experience of working at client interface
- Driven, confident and focused
- Team player familiar with working in technical environment
- Track record of achieving targets
- Experience of working with financial reports and statistics
- Strong planning and time management skills
- Ability to foster business leads
- Typically, a minimum ten years’ operational / technical experience, ideally in the international chemical regulatory arena
- Proven track record of exemplary client service
- Knowledge and experience in GLP environment

**About Fera**

**Fera **are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

**What’s in it for you?**
- A competitive basic salary.
- **23 **days’ holiday **(rising to 27) **with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
**Location**:
York
,

United Kingdom

**Time Type**:
Full time

**Contract Type**:
Permanent



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