Environment Bank

Executive Assistant

• **The Role**
• This is a **12m FTC maternity cover **and is a high-impact, high-trust role at the heart of Environment Bank's leadership. As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be the CEO's strategic partner in managing their time, priorities, and external relationships. You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and enabler — ensuring the CEO is focused on the decisions and conversations that matter most, and that the organisation moves efficiently around their leadership.
• This role demands someone with exceptional judgement, absolute discretion, and a proactive mindset. You won't just manage a diary — you'll anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and ensure the CEO is always prepared, organised, and supported.
• In addition to this, you will need to manage the diaries and travel arrangements for our Chief Nature Officer (CNO) and our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
• **Key Responsibilities**
• **Executive Support**
• - Manage the CEO's inbox, flagging urgent matters
• - Manage a complex and fast-moving diary, including scheduling internal and external meetings, speaking engagements, travel, and board commitments for the CEO, CNO and CMO
• - Act as the first point of contact for the CEO's office — handling correspondence, fielding requests, and prioritising effectively on their behalf
• - Prepare briefing notes, agendas, presentations, and background research to ensure the CEO is fully prepared for all engagements
• - Draft and edit communications on behalf of the CEO, including emails, letters, and stakeholder correspondence
• **Board & Governance**
• - Coordinate and support Leadership Team meetings and Board meetings, including preparing board packs, managing minute-taking, and following up on actions. Not an urgent need for the EA to attend in person
• - Maintain governance documentation and ensure compliance with company secretarial requirements in collaboration with the wider leadership team
• **Stakeholder & Relationship Management**
• - Build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including investors, government contacts, partners, and media
• - Represent the CEO's office with professionalism and warmth at all times
• **Operations & Projects**
• - Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to facilitate cross-functional coordination and ensure key priorities are delivered
• - Coordinate logistics for leadership offsites
• - Manage expenses, invoices, and financial administration relating to the CEO and the CNO

Manager

• Identify and secure new land opportunities to develop Habitat Banks by engaging with landowners and agents.
• Prioritise the establishment of Habitat Banks based on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) credit demand from Local Authorities and known purchaser interest, incorporating insights from the sales team.
• Perform comprehensive due diligence to evaluate site suitability for Habitat Bank development, collaborating with internal departments such as ecology, project delivery, legal, and finance.
• Guide sites through the internal governance processes, collecting and analysing data to support targeted Habitat Bank creation, including reviewing local plan policies, agri-environment schemes, and relevant market sector reports.
• Collaborate within a project team to develop the Habitat, oversee capital works, and support the ongoing site management, maintaining regular communication with landowners.
• Oversee and implement the planning and consent procedures necessary for habitat creation.
• Represent the Environment Bank by participating in regional and national marketing events to advocate for Habitat Bank creation to farmers and landowners.

Rural Land Manager

Account Manager

• Convert inquiries into sales efficiently while ensuring excellent customer service.
• Own and grow a portfolio of high-value and strategic accounts, driving long-term revenue.
• Identify high-potential clients whose demand for BNG units could lead to long-term strategic partnerships, maximizing future sales opportunities.
• Build deep relationships with key clients to ensure that Environment Bank are their go to partner when it comes to anything BNG related.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how developers operate across various sectors, including residential, commercial, utilities, and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
• Share key insights and feedback gathered during client interactions with relevant internal teams and stakeholders to support continuous business development and improvement.
• Own and deliver on individual revenue targets, providing regular high-quality qualitative and quantitative updates to the business.
• Take responsibility for forecasting performance and ensuring that all data regarding deals is up to date in the CRM system.
• Apply market intelligence and commercial acumen to structure deals that support the performance of our habitat banks and ensure they align with business goals.
• Lead on complex, high-value deal structuring, balancing client needs, habitat bank performance, and commercial returns.
• Work closely with internal teams, including business development, partnerships, sales analysts, strategic sales, and portfolio managers, to align efforts and achieve shared objectives.
• Represent the company with key clients through various communication channels (email, phone, in-person meetings, and events).
• Ensure all data related to sales and deals is accurately recorded and maintained in the CRM system to support sales operations and overall business planning.

Executive Assistant

Rural Land Manager

Senior Key Account Manager