Senior Land Manager

Environment Bank

Senior Land Manager responsible for delivering biodiversity restoration projects through Habitat Bank creation. Collaborating with landowners and stakeholders across the South of England to drive environmental initiatives.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying and delivering Habitat Bank opportunities while fostering strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders. Proficient in managing projects through due diligence, planning, and consent processes, with a focus on biodiversity objectives and commercial viability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MRICS/CAAV CertificationBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) KnowledgeLand Registry Data UtilizationProject Management SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisEnvironmental Matters KnowledgeFarm Business Tenancies UnderstandingDue Diligence Process ManagementProject Delivery Oversight

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentoringOrganizational SkillsSelf-Starter AttitudePresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICSCAAV

Industry Keywords

Habitat BankNature RecoveryRural Land ManagementEnvironmental PartnershipsCommercial Judgement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of identifying, securing and delivering new Habitat Bank opportunities across the South of England, helping to accelerate nature recovery where it's needed most.
Work closely with the Head of Land (South) and collaborate with regional Land and Ecology colleagues to shape and deliver a strong pipeline of high-quality Habitat Bank projects.
Support and mentor Land Managers within the wider team, sharing knowledge and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Build trusted relationships with landowners, farmers and land agents, identifying opportunities to create Habitat Banks that deliver long-term value for both the environment and our partners.
Develop a regional pipeline by proactively identifying and assessing land that aligns with Environment Bank's strategic priorities and biodiversity objectives.
Prioritise opportunities based on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) demand, market insights and commercial considerations, working closely with Sales and Finance teams to maximise impact.
Lead the end-to-end due diligence process, coordinating with Ecology, Habitat Delivery, Legal and Finance teams to evaluate site suitability and progress projects efficiently.
Oversee the planning and consenting process for Habitat Bank creation, ensuring projects move smoothly from initial opportunity through to delivery.
Prepare, present and negotiate commercial offers with landowners, balancing strong commercial judgement with a partnership-focused approach.
Guide landowners through every stage of the onboarding journey, providing clear communication, expert advice and an outstanding experience from first conversation through to contract completion.
Represent Environment Bank at regional and national events, building our profile within the rural community and inspiring landowners, farmers and agents to become part of the UK's nature recovery journey.
Act as an ambassador for Environment Bank, championing our mission and helping to establish long-lasting partnerships that create measurable biodiversity gains across the region.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working directly with farmers and landowners, in a professional capacity.
MRICS/CAAV or relevant professional qualifications are essential in this role.
Possess a working knowledge of Farm Business Tenancies and relevant environmental matters related to rural land management.
Proven ability of using Land Registry and other publicly available legal and land management data sources.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including the ability to present to groups and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Organised and self-starting, capable of managing personal schedule, maintaining records, and prioritising tasks effectively.
Full UK clean driving license and willingness to travel for regional site visits and events.
Numerate and computer literate with a strong understanding of data analysis and manipulation.

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