Senior Nature & Biodiversity Lead (BNG) – UK
Embankment Group are recruiting on behalf our client for a pivotal senior leadership role within their UK Nature and Biodiversity team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic growth of nature-based solutions and ecosystem services in the UK, with a particular focus on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Blue Green Infrastructure, and Natural Capital service offerings.
If you are passionate about delivering positive ecological outcomes, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving innovative solutions to address the climate and nature crisis, this role offers an exciting platform to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
As the Senior Nature & Biodiversity Lead, you will oversee the strategic direction and growth of the UK Nature and Biodiversity team. You will play a key role in delivering nature-based solutions, supporting UK planning projects, and developing corporate biodiversity strategies. This position requires a strong understanding of the evolving ecological landscape, particularly around Biodiversity Net Gain, and the ability to lead and inspire a team to achieve exceptional results.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the growth strategy for the UK Nature and Biodiversity team.
- Lead and mentor a team of ecology professionals, fostering an innovative and collaborative team culture.
- Provide technical leadership on complex UK projects, with a focus on Biodiversity Net Gain and related services.
- Identify and secure new project opportunities, ensuring high-quality and profitable outcomes.
- Act as a technical and advisory figurehead across multiple service offerings, including Blue Green Infrastructure and Natural Capital.
- Expand corporate biodiversity and nature-positive work, including BNG-related frameworks and reporting.
- Build strong relationships with clients, delivering holistic approaches to address the climate and nature crisis.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in ecological leadership and a passion for driving positive environmental outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven success in growing and leading teams or service offerings.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and fostering a positive team culture.
- Strong awareness of recent developments in the ecological sector, including Biodiversity Net Gain, off-site credits, and nature-based solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of applying Biodiversity Net Gain in relation to ecosystem services and communicating biodiversity benefits to clients.
- Expertise in advising on ecological impacts, EIAs, habitat management and monitoring, and HRAs, particularly in infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, rail).
- Experience in corporate biodiversity strategy, nature-related disclosure frameworks, and reporting (e.g., TNFD, CSRD, SBTN).
Day-to-Day
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative nature-based solutions.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance on complex ecological projects.
- Mentor and support team members, fostering professional growth and development.
- Develop strategies to expand service offerings and secure new business opportunities.
- Stay informed on sector developments and ensure the team remains at the forefront of ecological innovation.
- Represent the organization as a thought leader in biodiversity and nature-positive initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
- Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Car allowance and a generous company pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with flexible options.
- Flexible benefits, including cycle scheme, dental, optical, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
- Enhanced parenthood leave policies and early finish on the last Friday of the month.
- Commitment to professional development, including two paid memberships/subscriptions to professional bodies.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and access to an employee assistance programme.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful ecological change. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today.
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