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Environment Bank

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11 - 50 employees

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2015-01

Environment • Social Impact

Environment Bank is a leading provider of off-site Biodiversity Units, focused on combating biodiversity loss through privately funded nature recovery projects. With a national network of Habitat Banks, they generate high-integrity Biodiversity Units and Nature Shares to ensure effective implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation and support corporate natural capital markets. Environment Bank collaborates with farmers, landowners, and developers to create Habitat Banks, providing cost-effective solutions for developers needing off-site BNG planning. The company plays a crucial role in supporting environmental sustainability and private investment in nature restoration projects, offering stakeholders a share in nature recovery efforts.

📋 Description

• Build and develop a strong regional pipeline of Habitat Bank opportunities by identifying suitable land and developing trusted relationships with landowners, farmers and rural agents. • Lead commercial discussions with landowners, securing land for Habitat Banks that deliver long-term value for both our partners and the environment. • Prioritise opportunities based on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) demand, market intelligence and customer requirements, working closely with our Sales team to ensure projects align with commercial need. • Lead the due diligence process for prospective sites, working collaboratively with colleagues across Ecology, Project Delivery, Legal and Finance to assess technical, environmental and commercial viability. • Take ownership of progressing opportunities through our internal governance process, gathering and interpreting market intelligence, planning policy, agri-environment schemes and other key data to support informed investment decisions. • Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team to bring Habitat Banks to life, supporting habitat design, overseeing capital works and maintaining strong relationships with landowners throughout delivery and ongoing management. • Manage the planning, consenting and regulatory processes required to establish new Habitat Banks, ensuring projects progress efficiently and compliantly. • Act as an ambassador for Environment Bank, representing the business at industry events, agricultural shows and networking opportunities, promoting the benefits of Habitat Banks and building lasting relationships across the rural sector.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience of working directly with farmers and landowners, in a professional capacity. • Experience in rural land management an advantage, but not essential. • Preferably possess a working knowledge of Farm Business Tenancies and relevant environmental matters related to rural land management. • Some understanding of utilising Land Registry and other publicly available legal and land management data sources. • Project management experience would be beneficial, especially in the environmental sector. • MRICS or CAAV is essential. • Full UK clean driving license and willingness to travel for regional site visits and events.

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary • Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary • 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day • Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leave after probation • Remote and hybrid flexible working options • Regional and departmental team co-working days • Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year • Team fundraising and charity events • Ongoing career development with training and mentoring • Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs • Employee assistance mental wellbeing support • Enhanced sickness pay allowance