A little bit about us At Environment Bank (EB) we're rewriting the rulebook when it comes to Biodiversity in line with our collective purpose of ‘a new plan for the planet’. Our commitment to biodiversity is the beating heart of our business. With significant investment secured, we are revolutionising the industry with action-orientated change, turning our bold plan for the planet into a reality through privately funded landscape-scale nature recovery. The EB team are a diverse group of talented individuals, who bring different experiences, ideas and much more. Together, we've experienced remarkable growth recently, and the best part… We're just getting started. We believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced. From wellness programs to flexible arrangements, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. So, if you're ready to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, join us at Environment Bank. The role in a nutshell You are an experienced and dynamic Team Lead who will spearhead the growth and development of our national Land Team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record in land acquisition and team leadership. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of leading a team to achieve ambitious targets with the mission to reverse the decline of biodiversity. With a strong track record in rural asset and estate management, you will have demonstrated success in overseeing a diverse and rapidly scaling portfolio of land. Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders will be key to ensuring long-term success and growth. Strategic Leadership You will provide strategic direction and leadership for the land team across the portfolio to meet the emerging needs of both the compliance (BNG) and global voluntary markets. Support with the development and implementation of strategies that support the Business Plan and contribute as a core member of the Senior Management Team as a critical decision maker. Drive the direction of our commercial offerings to a range of landowning stakeholders. Seek to broaden our model in order to access landowners and occupiers where there are specific needs for certain land use types and geographies. Team Management Manage and mentor a team of land specialists (including land agents, land managers and habitat delivery project managers) responsible for the growth, diversification and establishment of our land portfolio of high integrity Habitat Banks. Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development of team members to ensure high-quality service delivery and position the business as the high-integrity market proposition. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that promotes continuous learning and growth. Effectively set, manage and report the Land Team annual budget. Land bank delivery Through our lease model, land purchase or alternative land acquisition models that align with our business imperatives, you will be responsible for scaling our portfolio of Habitat Banks across England. You will oversee the efficient resourcing, onboarding, planning, design, execution, and lifetime monitoring/reporting (alongside the Ecology Director) of a portfolio of high-integrity habitat banks. This will include ensuring that the team are on target to deliver the Business Plan land-based targets of acquiring at least 20 new sites annually. In partnership with the Ecology Director, collaborate with external stakeholders and partners to expedite and implement nature recovery projects as needed to meet market needs, including for specialist habitat bank delivery (e.g. for dedicated river restoration projects). Through close working relationships with the Sales and Land Planning Group (SLPG), ensure that the land portfolio grows to meet the evolving demands of the market in terms of location, scale and composition. Requirements Relevant undergraduate / post graduate degree or equivalent. MRICS qualified (5 years PQE) with experience managing a portfolio of rural assets. CAAV/SAAVA membership/qualification an advantage. Team leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, manage, delegate and supervise effectively. Experience of defining team level budgets and deploying resources effectively and profitably. An entrepreneurial, creative approach to problem solving with an aspiration to grow the profile and performance of the business as a whole. Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding project-based targets. Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding business goals. Full UK Driver's License. Benefits Environment Bank is a fantastic, modern place to work with wellbeing being at the heart of our business. We have built a cohesive team which is incredibly collaborative and approachable at all levels, and as a result we have grown significantly over the past 24 months and are set for further growth. We have secured significant investment which has enabled us to become industry leaders, starting to make our ambitions for delivering our new plan for the planet a reality. Competitive salary Full time, 35 hours per week Remote working with regional/departmental co working days as organised Annual company performance-related bonus 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays, birthday and wellness day Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 6% employer contribution Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme Medical cash back scheme 3x death in service cover