Senior Associate Director of Natural Capital
Senior Associate Director - Natural Capital£60,000+Oxfordshire (with hybrid flexibility) One of the UK's leading advisory firms is expanding its Natural Capital division and looking for a passionate, commercially aware, and solutions-focused Senior Associate Director to help lead and grow its offer across England. This is a rare opportunity to shape and deliver some of the country's most innovative land-based environmental projects - working directly with private landowners, investors, NGOs, and national stakeholders. About the RoleYou'll play a key leadership role in delivering and expanding the firm's natural capital work across England, supporting regional offices and clients with projects ranging from rewilding and landscape-scale conservation to biodiversity net gain, nutrient neutrality, and carbon offsetting. You'll also act as a senior advisor on investment opportunities and risk for clients seeking long-term returns in environmental markets - from corporate ESG commitments to regenerative farming models. Key Responsibilities* Lead and deliver natural capital projects from idea to implementation* Advise on investment potential, risk, and return of environmental markets* Support internal teams across the UK with natural capital opportunities* Build and maintain relationships with landowners, funders, NGOs, and regulators* Act as a senior advisor on Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality regimes* Represent the business at external events and forums* Develop internal networks of technical experts* Oversee project teams and external contractors where required What You'll Need* Degree or equivalent in environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, agriculture, forestry, project management, or similar* Strong understanding of natural capital, valuation, and project delivery* Experience in BNG and Nutrient Neutrality* Ability to work with both corporate clients and private landowners* Project management capability (consultancy or land-based preferred)* Passion for sustainability and the future of rural land use Benefits Package* 27 days holiday plus public holidays* Buy up to 5 extra days off* Volunteering days* Regular social, arts, charity and sports events* Private medical cover* Health screening* Gym discounts* Eye care vouchers* Cycle to Work scheme* Mental health and wellbeing support* Bonus scheme* Excellent pension scheme* Car allowance* Life assurance (8x salary)* Group income protection* Share incentive plan* Interest-free season ticket loan* Retail and travel discounts* Travel insurance* Concierge service* Open Fairways golf card* Access to mortgage and financial advice If you're ready to step into a role with real national impact, where you can combine your environmental knowledge with strategic influence - this is it.
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