About us
At Environment Bank, we’re working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish.
Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more.
From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss.
Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that’s experiencing rapid growth. We’ve already built a highly skilled team of experts and we’re actively looking to expand our team in the coming months.
We’re incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we’re still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team 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.
EDI & Belonging
At the heart of Environment Bank are the people, who make it all possible. We employ individuals, who share the same passion to live our Environment Bank mission and values.
At Environment Bank, we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
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
As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we’re creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally – providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more.
We offer...
🎁 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