NSIPs Business Development Director
Environment Bank
Specializes in creating environmental value through land management, biodiversity, and conservation.
Drive growth and partnerships for nationally significant infrastructure projects
11 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
50 Employees
Service Specialisms
Ecology
Habitat creation
Agricultural land management
Planning policy
Legal frameworks
Mapping
Data analysis
Sector Specialisms
Ecology
Habitat Creation
Agricultural Land Management
Planning Policy
Legal Frameworks
Mapping
Data Analysis
Role
Description
business strategy
project delivery
product development
external representation
stakeholder relations
- Lead the development and execution of a business development strategy specific to NSIPs, aligning with upcoming BNG legislation and the wider environmental markets
- Collaborate with our Wider Sales, Technical, Operational and Senior Leadership teams to secure and deliver high-value national projects
- Shape Environment Bank's product and service offering to best support the evolving needs of NSIPs stakeholders
- Represent Environment Bank externally as a credible voice within panels, industry boards, and stakeholder groups
- Build and nurture relationships with key influencers across infrastructure consultancies, planning and EIA practices, and land and environmental advisory firms
Requirements
business development
planning
eia
nsips
bng
stakeholder
- Active presence in relevant industry networks, boards, and forums
- Proven record of business development or strategic growth at enterprise or consultancy level, ideally within infrastructure, planning, EIA, land, or environmental services
- Strong communication and presentation skills — confident with senior decision-makers, panels, and external audiences
- Knowledge of BNG markets, natural capital, or environmental finance
- Strong collaboration between BD, Partnerships, and Technical teams
- Deep understanding of the NSIPs process and stakeholder landscape — including exposure to development finance, statutory engagement, and consenting frameworks
- Established personal brand and external presence (e.g., panels, working groups, industry events)
- You thrive in complex stakeholder environments and know how to convert relationships into meaningful partnerships that deliver commercial and environmental outcomes
- You are a senior business development leader with a strong technical grounding in planning, EIA, infrastructure delivery, or environmental consulting
- Experience in organisations supporting major infrastructure delivery and land-environment interfaces — such as infrastructure consultancies, multidisciplinary planning practices, or specialist land and environment advisors
- Organised, self-sufficient, and commercially astute with the ability to manage complex deal cycles
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
- Focused on land management, habitat restoration, and biodiversity offsetting.
- Works with a wide range of sectors, from infrastructure to utilities, to enhance environmental value.
- Provides services to developers, landowners, and government entities aiming to meet regulatory requirements and environmental goals.
- Offers bespoke solutions to mitigate environmental impacts, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
- A unique player in the market, bringing expertise in land-based environmental strategies.
Culture + Values
35 Hours
Flexible Workweek
The company offers a shorter workweek compared to the standard 40-hour workweek, providing employees with more time for personal and professional development.
- Exciting and fast-paced
- Passionate about the environment
- Approachable and collaborative leadership team
Environment + Sustainability
6,700+ biodiversity units
Habitat Restorations Target
Aiming to achieve significant biodiversity restoration across multiple projects.
6,000+ acres
Habitat Creation Underway
Currently working on large-scale habitat creation projects in the UK.
£240M
Funding for Nature Shares
Secured substantial initial funding for long-term environmental projects.
10% uplift
Biodiversity Net Gain Policy
Committed to achieving mandatory biodiversity improvements through policy alignment.
- Mission built around reversing biodiversity loss and creating long-term positive change
- Embrace Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework to become nature-positive
- Track metrics including number of Habitat Banks, hectares restored, habitat changes and biodiversity uplift
- Align Habitat Banks with UK Biodiversity Net Gain policy to deliver mandatory 10% uplift
- Monitoring nature-related risks: carbon emissions, waste, water usage; adapting site strategies regionally
Inclusion & Diversity
3.9/5
Glassdoor Rating
The company has received a rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor for its efforts in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or outcomes disclosed
- Employee reviews indicate supportive work environment but lack of published gender statistics
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