Your new company

My client is a market-leading organisation operating within a rapidly growing environmental sector, focused on restoring natural habitats and reversing biodiversity loss across England. They have already delivered thousands of acres of habitat creation, contributing to ecosystem recovery and biodiversity gain.

They employ a diverse range of specialists, including ecologists, habitat bank managers, habitat delivery experts, geospatial analysts, and commercial teams, all working collaboratively towards a shared environmental mission. With continued growth and expansion plans, they offer the opportunity to join a high-performing and purpose-driven team making a tangible impact.

Your new role

As a Habitat Banks Manager, you will play a key role in leading the creation and management of Habitat Banks across the South of England, reporting into the Head of Land.

You will be responsible for identifying, securing, and onboarding new land opportunities, working closely with landowners, agents, and internal teams to deliver Habitat Bank sites. This will include conducting site assessments, due diligence, managing planning and consenting processes, and negotiating agreements with landowners.

You will also collaborate with regional land and ecology teams, support other Managers, and engage with external stakeholders including farmers and Local Authorities. In addition, you will represent the organisation at regional and national events to promote Habitat Bank initiatives.

This role requires regular travel across the region, with ideal locations across the South Midlands / South Central and Southwest, with the role being home and site based.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience working professionally with farmers and landowners
• CIEEM, RICS, CAAV, or an equivalent professional membership
• Strong understanding of rural land management, including Farm Business Tenancies and environmental considerations
• Experience using land/property data sources
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and present effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload independently and prioritise tasks
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Good numeracy and strong IT skills, including data analysis

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £55,000 - Depending on experience and if applying for a standard or senior post
• Performance-based annual bonus of up to 10%
• Employer-matched pension contributions (6%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and a wellbeing day
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days leave
• Flexible, remote and hybrid working arrangements, including regional co-working days
• Fully funded company-wide events twice a year
• Opportunities to participate in fundraising and charity initiatives
• Ongoing training, development, and mentoring support
• Medical cashback scheme for everyday healthcare costs
• Employee assistance programme and mental wellbeing support
• Enhanced sickness pay

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