Environment Bank

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. About the role The NSIPs Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting major infrastructure projects through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, helping clients manage consenting risk and deliver high-quality environmental mitigation. Working across a portfolio of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, the role combines advisory support, strategic plan development, land targeting and acquisition oversight and practical delivery. The postholder will lead the coordination of multidisciplinary internal teams to define, design and implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider environmental and social mitigation solutions that are robust, deliverable and aligned with the DCO process. This role is particularly suited to candidates with a land agency background associated with NSIPs and delivering on consenting requirements, including those who have worked within in-house land acquisition teams at UK infrastructure organisations, or within third-party consultancies supporting these organisations to identify, secure and manage land for NSIPs. A solid understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and either an ecological/BNG background or experience environmental planning or infrastructure delivery is also desirable. The role requires strong NSIP/DCO expertise and a working knowledge of land acquisition for environmental mitigation, enabling effective translation between land, planning, ecological and delivery considerations. Key responsibilities Act as Project Manager for Environment Bank's NSIP commissions, ensuring projects and services are delivered on time, to scope and budget. Provide expert input and coordination support to NSIP clients throughout the DCO lifecycle, from early feasibility through to consent and implementation. Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams including Land, Ecology, Sales/Commercial, Finance, Science and Verification. Manage the development of feasibility studies to identify appropriate BNG, environmental mitigation and enhancement requirements for NSIPs. Support the definition of environmental mitigation strategies, including how BNG and wider environmental and social benefits will be delivered on the ground. Oversee the transition from advisory and strategy development into practical delivery and implementation of habitat creation and management. Act as a key internal and external point of contact, building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and statutory stakeholders. Ensure alignment between DCO requirements, EIA / HRA outputs, consultation outcomes and Environment Bank delivery models. Identify and manage project risks, particularly relating to consenting, programme, cost and delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement of Environment Bank's NSIP proposition, processes and project management approaches. Essential 5-10 years' relevant experience in land acquisition, land agency, infrastructure development or environmental planning. Demonstrable experience working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Strong understanding of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process and how NSIPs are consented in the UK. Background in land acquisition, land agency or land strategy, either in-house within a renewables or infrastructure organisation or within a consultancy supporting such organisations. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex workstreams. Good working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its role in the DCO process. Ability to understand and integrate ecological, habitat and environmental mitigation requirements into land-led project delivery. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. Strong organisational and project management capability. Desirable Ecological background or strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), habitat creation and habitat management. Experience working with land acquisition, land agency or land management processes. Experience co-ordinating and acquiring land to deliver environmental mitigation or enhancement for major infrastructure projects. Understanding of wider environmental and social value delivery beyond BNG. Professional qualification in project management, planning, ecology or a related discipline. 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 leaveafter 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

A leading environmental organisation in the UK is seeking a senior People Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to leadership. This role will align people initiatives with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and support high-performance culture. Ideal candidates possess strong HR expertise, interpersonal skills, and experience in a dynamic startup or scale-up environment. This largely remote position requires occasional travel to hub offices, offering competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

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. About the role As a senior People Partner, you will be a key strategic and operational advisor within the organisation, working closely with the leadership team, and reporting into the Director of People and Operations. You will align people initiatives with our business objectives. You will play a vital role in shaping our culture, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a high performance environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, having worked for a start up or a scale up where there has been progressive growth. This is a largely remote role, with the occasional travel to our hub offices in London, Bristol and York. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on people strategy, organisational design, and long term workforce planning. Partner with leadership teams and stakeholders to ensure people plans align with business objectives and support a high performance, values driven culture. Influence decision making using data, insight, and strong commercial understanding of the organisation's needs. Employee Relations & Support Lead on complex and sensitive employee relations casework, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant approaches. Provide proactive guidance to managers on policy interpretation, best practice, performance concerns, sickness management, and conflict resolution. Identify trends in ER issues and recommend preventative actions or training. Talent Management Design and deliver initiatives across succession planning, talent assessment, leadership development, and performance management. Support leaders in identifying critical roles, talent pipelines, and development pathways to enable organisational growth. Change Management Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, team redesigns, TUPE processes (if applicable), and shifts to new HR operating models. Provide change expertise to help leaders plan, communicate, and implement change in a way that protects employee experience and mitigates risk. Facilitate consultation processes, documentation, timelines, and impact assessments to ensure smooth transitions. Data & Insights Use HR analytics, dashboards, and people metrics (e.g., attrition, engagement, capability gaps, absence, ER trends) to inform priorities and decision making. Identify people related risks, opportunities, and patterns, presenting actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. Partner with People Coordinator to improve data integrity, reporting cadence, and insight driven interventions. Coaching & Development Coach and mentor team leaders and managers to strengthen people management capability, confidence, and judgement. Support leadership development through one to one coaching, facilitated workshops, and ongoing performance dialogue. Guide managers on career conversations, team development plans, and how to create inclusive, empowering environments where colleagues can thrive. 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. Qualifications Proven experience as an HR / People Business Partner or equivalent senior HR role, with experience of managing HR teams Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within an organisational design Start up to scale up organisational experience Proficiency in using HR data and analytics to inform decision making Professional HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred but not essential Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Benefits 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

A leading environmental organisation in the UK is seeking a senior People Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to leadership. This role will align people initiatives with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and support high-performance culture. Ideal candidates possess strong HR expertise, interpersonal skills, and experience in a dynamic startup or scale-up environment. This largely remote position requires occasional travel to hub offices, offering competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

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. About the role As a senior People Partner, you will be a key strategic and operational advisor within the organisation, working closely with the leadership team, and reporting into the Director of People and Operations. You will align people initiatives with our business objectives. You will play a vital role in shaping our culture, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a high performance environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, having worked for a start up or a scale up where there has been progressive growth. This is a largely remote role, with the occasional travel to our hub offices in London, Bristol and York. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on people strategy, organisational design, and long term workforce planning. Partner with leadership teams and stakeholders to ensure people plans align with business objectives and support a high performance, values driven culture. Influence decision making using data, insight, and strong commercial understanding of the organisation's needs. Employee Relations & Support Lead on complex and sensitive employee relations casework, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant approaches. Provide proactive guidance to managers on policy interpretation, best practice, performance concerns, sickness management, and conflict resolution. Identify trends in ER issues and recommend preventative actions or training. Talent Management Design and deliver initiatives across succession planning, talent assessment, leadership development, and performance management. Support leaders in identifying critical roles, talent pipelines, and development pathways to enable organisational growth. Change Management Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, team redesigns, TUPE processes (if applicable), and shifts to new HR operating models. Provide change expertise to help leaders plan, communicate, and implement change in a way that protects employee experience and mitigates risk. Facilitate consultation processes, documentation, timelines, and impact assessments to ensure smooth transitions. Data & Insights Use HR analytics, dashboards, and people metrics (e.g., attrition, engagement, capability gaps, absence, ER trends) to inform priorities and decision making. Identify people related risks, opportunities, and patterns, presenting actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. Partner with People Coordinator to improve data integrity, reporting cadence, and insight driven interventions. Coaching & Development Coach and mentor team leaders and managers to strengthen people management capability, confidence, and judgement. Support leadership development through one to one coaching, facilitated workshops, and ongoing performance dialogue. Guide managers on career conversations, team development plans, and how to create inclusive, empowering environments where colleagues can thrive. 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. Qualifications Proven experience as an HR / People Business Partner or equivalent senior HR role, with experience of managing HR teams Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within an organisational design Start up to scale up organisational experience Proficiency in using HR data and analytics to inform decision making Professional HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred but not essential Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Benefits 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

A leading environmental organisation in the UK is seeking a senior People Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to leadership. This role will align people initiatives with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and support high-performance culture. Ideal candidates possess strong HR expertise, interpersonal skills, and experience in a dynamic startup or scale-up environment. This largely remote position requires occasional travel to hub offices, offering competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

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. About the role As a senior People Partner, you will be a key strategic and operational advisor within the organisation, working closely with the leadership team, and reporting into the Director of People and Operations. You will align people initiatives with our business objectives. You will play a vital role in shaping our culture, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a high performance environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, having worked for a start up or a scale up where there has been progressive growth. This is a largely remote role, with the occasional travel to our hub offices in London, Bristol and York. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on people strategy, organisational design, and long term workforce planning. Partner with leadership teams and stakeholders to ensure people plans align with business objectives and support a high performance, values driven culture. Influence decision making using data, insight, and strong commercial understanding of the organisation's needs. Employee Relations & Support Lead on complex and sensitive employee relations casework, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant approaches. Provide proactive guidance to managers on policy interpretation, best practice, performance concerns, sickness management, and conflict resolution. Identify trends in ER issues and recommend preventative actions or training. Talent Management Design and deliver initiatives across succession planning, talent assessment, leadership development, and performance management. Support leaders in identifying critical roles, talent pipelines, and development pathways to enable organisational growth. Change Management Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, team redesigns, TUPE processes (if applicable), and shifts to new HR operating models. Provide change expertise to help leaders plan, communicate, and implement change in a way that protects employee experience and mitigates risk. Facilitate consultation processes, documentation, timelines, and impact assessments to ensure smooth transitions. Data & Insights Use HR analytics, dashboards, and people metrics (e.g., attrition, engagement, capability gaps, absence, ER trends) to inform priorities and decision making. Identify people related risks, opportunities, and patterns, presenting actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. Partner with People Coordinator to improve data integrity, reporting cadence, and insight driven interventions. Coaching & Development Coach and mentor team leaders and managers to strengthen people management capability, confidence, and judgement. Support leadership development through one to one coaching, facilitated workshops, and ongoing performance dialogue. Guide managers on career conversations, team development plans, and how to create inclusive, empowering environments where colleagues can thrive. 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. Qualifications Proven experience as an HR / People Business Partner or equivalent senior HR role, with experience of managing HR teams Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within an organisational design Start up to scale up organisational experience Proficiency in using HR data and analytics to inform decision making Professional HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred but not essential Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Benefits 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

A leading ecological organization is looking for a Senior Ecologist to manage and secure ecological projects across England. This role requires a passion for biodiversity and experience in ecological surveys and assessment techniques. The ideal candidate will hold at least a bachelor's degree in ecology or environmental science and have solid ecological knowledge. The company offers a flexible working environment, an annual bonus, and development opportunities. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a real difference.

A leading ecological organization is looking for a Senior Ecologist to manage and secure ecological projects across England. This role requires a passion for biodiversity and experience in ecological surveys and assessment techniques. The ideal candidate will hold at least a bachelor's degree in ecology or environmental science and have solid ecological knowledge. The company offers a flexible working environment, an annual bonus, and development opportunities. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a real difference.

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. About the role As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead on securing, creating and monitoring EBs network of sites across England with a particular focus in your defined geographical region. This will involve a wide range of responsibilities supported by EBs team of ecologists, land managers and the wider project delivery team. You will progress and manage all aspects of creating large scale nature recovery projects - Habitat Banks. We are looking for someone to cover a 12m maternity contract, with the chance of becoming permanent at the end of the contract. We are specifically looking for candidates to live in the Bristol to Oxford to Buckinghamshire corridor - anywhere around those areas could work well. Responsibilities Lead and manage Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation and beyond, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives. Undertake ecological survey work including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessment and more specialised botanical survey work as necessary. All with support and supervision from senior staff when necessary. Analyse ecological data, interpret findings, and prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and calculations utilising the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. Lead on habitat design and creation of Habitat Management Plans and associated strategies with technical support from the wider team as needed. Digital mapping and presentation of habitat baselines and habitat creation proposals using GIS. Liaison and relationship building with landowners and other stakeholders throughout the Habitat Bank process. Lead on organising and undertaking monitoring surveys for existing Habitat Banks and liaising with landowners and land managers to discuss and adapt management plans, with support and supervision from senior staff as appropriate. 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. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field. A postgraduate degree in ecology or a specialised area of study is desirable. CIEEM Full or Associate Membership FISC Level 4 - or equivalent botanical skills as per the Botanical Field Skill Pyramid Proven experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain, use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS tools. Solid grounding in knowledge of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation issues. Experience in practical habitat creation and management techniques within an NGO or agricultural setting e.g. conservation grazing or forestry management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations. Valid driving license and willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK. 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

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. About the role As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead on securing, creating and monitoring EBs network of sites across England with a particular focus in your defined geographical region. This will involve a wide range of responsibilities supported by EBs team of ecologists, land managers and the wider project delivery team. You will progress and manage all aspects of creating large scale nature recovery projects - Habitat Banks. We are looking for someone to cover a 12m maternity contract, with the chance of becoming permanent at the end of the contract. We are specifically looking for candidates to live in the Bristol to Oxford to Buckinghamshire corridor - anywhere around those areas could work well. Responsibilities Lead and manage Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation and beyond, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives. Undertake ecological survey work including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessment and more specialised botanical survey work as necessary. All with support and supervision from senior staff when necessary. Analyse ecological data, interpret findings, and prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and calculations utilising the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. Lead on habitat design and creation of Habitat Management Plans and associated strategies with technical support from the wider team as needed. Digital mapping and presentation of habitat baselines and habitat creation proposals using GIS. Liaison and relationship building with landowners and other stakeholders throughout the Habitat Bank process. Lead on organising and undertaking monitoring surveys for existing Habitat Banks and liaising with landowners and land managers to discuss and adapt management plans, with support and supervision from senior staff as appropriate. 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. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field. A postgraduate degree in ecology or a specialised area of study is desirable. CIEEM Full or Associate Membership FISC Level 4 - or equivalent botanical skills as per the Botanical Field Skill Pyramid Proven experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain, use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS tools. Solid grounding in knowledge of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation issues. Experience in practical habitat creation and management techniques within an NGO or agricultural setting e.g. conservation grazing or forestry management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations. Valid driving license and willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK. 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