About us

BeeOdiversity is a company with a societal impact that supports companies and public authorities in creating value through the regeneration of biodiversity. This support is provided at a strategic level (impact analysis, choice of indicators, strategic plan, standards, etc.) and/or at an operational level (on-site monitoring, in particular via biomonitoring solutions, biodiversity regeneration actions or reduction of agricultural and industrial pollutants).

The founders and the team are convinced that technology, nature-based solutions, innovation and collaboration with all stakeholders (farmers, companies, associations, etc.) are necessary to achieve their environmental impact goals.

BeeOdiversity has been sclaing for several years. It is active in more than 15 countries in the EU, the USA and Africa, with ambitions to develop in other continents.
BeeOdiversity is recognised for its environmental impact and its innovative character (e.g. Solar Impulse, Ashoka, etc). The team of about twenty BeeOdiversity members is composed of dynamic, passionate people who are concerned about the world of tomorrow! The cooperative governance of the company aims to include each member in the life and development of the activities.

About the job

This job description will be co-created as we believe it is important that the job meets the passion and interests.

As a member of the BeeOsolution team, you will be required to support clients in their efforts to preserve/regenerate biodiversity and more specifically to :

• Managing biomonitoring, advisory and/or development projects aimed at preserving biodiversity and limiting industrial and agricultural pollutants. This management requires the coordination of internal (experts, admin, etc.) and external (clients, suppliers, beekeepers, etc.) stakeholders, the control of budgets, deadlines, etc., as well as a very good understanding of biodiversity issues
• Actively participate in biomonitoring projects by (i) analysing data related to terrestrial biodiversity (plant species, bees, etc.) and agricultural and industrial pollutants, (ii) writing reports and recommendations to improve biodiversity and reduce pollutants, (iii) participating in meetings to present results
• Support the team and provide expertise in on-site biodiversity regeneration and/or sustainable agriculture projects 
• If your expertise allows, carry out sporadic site inventories 

In addition to these core activities, you will be involved in other activities as far as possible, for example

• Actively participate in discussions on improving the organisation of the BeeOsolution team, its tools, etc.
• Possibly support the BeeOsales team in the presentation of BeeOdiversity activities with an expert hat
• Possibly support the R&D team in designing innovation projects

How we work

• We work closely with our customers and colleagues of different teams (sales, IT, etc),
• We understand the needs and constraints of our clients, including the fact that our projects have to create environmental and business value for such clients and their stakeholders
• We believe that to trigger a change, we need to include all stakeholders
• We encourage each team member to develop and share their talents
• We help and support each other and want to succeed as a team

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• English and Dutch minimum level C1 and French B1
• Competence in agronomy and ecology (bioengineer or equivalent) with expertise in the fields of biodiversity (ecosystem services, naturalist knowledge, regulations, etc.) and/or the agricultural sector (inputs, PPP, technical itineraries, etc.).
• 2 to 5 years experience in a function related to the preservation of biodiversity and/or sustainable agriculture (consultancy firm, consultancy office, NGO, etc) and/or a project management function.
• Based in Belgium 

Optional expertise to be highlighted

• Team management
• Commercial, innovation, research
• Network among CSR managers, environmental managers
• eDNA or other biodiversity monitoring solutions
• Knowledge of Breeam, Leed or HQE certifications
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry 
• Programming knowledge
• Knowledge of computer tools: office automation and geomatics (QGIS, ArcGIS)
• Knowledge of the scientific and associative network.
• Good writing skills

We are looking for someone who is passionate, committed, determined, enterprising and convinced of the need to act for future generations. And able to fit into a small team with agility, autonomy, team spirit, leadership and above all good humour!

Language: English – Dutch and ideally basic French

Offer

• Meaningful work in an innovative and growing company
• Training and professional development due to the quality of the clients, the autonomy of the role, the expertise of the colleagues, the transversality of the role
• Well-being at work starts with participation and ownership of the vision and strategy, collaborative governance, empowerment of responsibilities and an inclusive team.
• Workplace to be defined – offices currently in Nivelles and Brussels & possibility of teleworking
• A team that enjoys working together

Why do people enjoy working at BeeOdiversity

• Meaningful work
• Participate to ambitious, innovative and challenging projects in a growing company
• Work in a team of fun, impact driven colleagues
• Well-being at work starts with participation and ownership of the vision and strategy, collaborative governance, empowerment of responsibilities and an inclusive team.
• Opportunity to contribute to improve biodiversity in Europe and beyond
• Flexibility regarding work organization

Remote policy: Remote friendly with offices in Brussels (Delta) and Nivelles

We are a group of impact-driven humans with a goal to make a difference. If you are looking for an interesting and rewarding opportunity to apply your skills and experience to meaningful work, come join us!