Environment Bank
Specializes in creating environmental value through land management, biodiversity, and conservation.
3 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Buckingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
50 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
land acquisition
due diligence
consenting
negotiation
marketing events
- Identify, assess and onboard new land opportunities for Habitat Banks.
- Conduct land studies and due diligence, coordinating with ecology, legal and finance teams.
- Manage planning and consenting processes for habitat creation.
- Negotiate offers and maintain communication with landowners and agents.
- Represent Environment Bank at regional and national marketing events.
Requirements
mrics
caav
land registry
microsoft office
driving licence
stakeholder engagement
The Senior Land Manager will lead the creation and management of Habitat Banks on a regional basis, reporting to the Head of Land (South). The role involves identifying suitable land, collaborating with landowners, agents and internal teams, and overseeing onboarding of land for Habitat Bank creation. Candidates should be based in the South of England (e.g., Bristol, Oxford, Buckinghamshire) and possess strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
We expect candidates to have experience working directly with farmers and landowners, preferably with MRICS/CAAV or related qualifications, and a working knowledge of Farm Business Tenancies and rural land‑management issues. Proficiency with Land Registry data, excellent written and verbal communication, organisational self‑starter ability, a clean UK driving licence and strong Microsoft Office and data‑analysis skills are essential.
- Experience working directly with farmers and landowners; MRICS/CAAV advantageous.
- Knowledge of Farm Business Tenancies and rural land‑management regulations.
- Proficiency using Land Registry and other legal land data sources.
- Strong verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.
- Highly organized, self‑starting with ability to manage schedule and priorities.
- Full clean UK driving licence; willing to travel for site visits.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong numeracy and data analysis skills.
Benefits
Environment Bank promotes a fulfilling, inspiring and balanced work environment, offering flexible remote and hybrid arrangements, mental‑wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to help the team thrive personally and professionally.
- Performance‑based annual bonus up to 10% of salary.
- Employer‑matched pension contributions (6% of salary).
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday and wellbeing day; option to buy 5 extra days.
- Remote and hybrid flexible working with regional co‑working days.
- Company‑wide meet twice a year (expenses covered).
- Career development, training and mentoring opportunities.
- Medical cash‑back scheme and employee assistance mental wellbeing support.
- Enhanced sickness pay allowance and team fundraising/charity events.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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