Rural Land Manager

Environment Bank

Rural Land Manager identifying suitable land opportunities for Habitat Bank creation. Collaborating with landowners and managing ongoing site projects across England.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working directly with farmers and landowners, in a professional capacity.
Experience in rural land management an advantage, but not essential.
Preferably possess a working knowledge of Farm Business Tenancies and relevant environmental matters related to rural land management.
Some understanding of utilising Land Registry and other publicly available legal and land management data sources.
Project management experience would be beneficial, especially in the environmental sector.
MRICS or CAAV is essential.
Full UK clean driving license and willingness to travel for regional site visits and events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

due diligencedata analysisproject managementsite suitability evaluationplanning proceduresconsent proceduresHabitat Bank developmentBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG)agri-environment schemesland management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationadvocacyrelationship managementorganizational skills

Certifications

MRICSCAAV