Nature Recovery and Conservation Strategist
3 weeks ago
Biodiversity and Conservation Manager
Job Overview
This role is pivotal in advancing The Crown Estate's strategic vision to bolster biodiversity and implement nature recovery initiatives, alongside carbon sequestration projects, across a vast rural estate encompassing 120,000 acres of agricultural land in England.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and propose innovative, ambitious, and feasible nature recovery initiatives that yield measurable outcomes and demonstrate cost-effectiveness, while overseeing their execution and successful realization;
- Cultivate and sustain partnerships with farmers, neighboring communities, regulatory bodies, funding organizations, conservation entities, and other essential stakeholders to deliver exemplary and forward-thinking nature recovery projects;
- Collaborate with farmers and managing agents to develop and implement practical conservation management strategies, focusing on habitat creation and enhancement;
- Enhance existing environmental frameworks to create, refine, and execute tailored short-, medium-, and long-term environmental strategies for each estate;
- Partner with colleagues to establish metrics, data collection, and monitoring systems to track activities and document outcomes;
- Collaborate with rural, sustainability, and other internal teams to position The Crown Estate as a premier rural landowner with a proven record of successful nature recovery initiatives alongside a thriving sustainable food production system;
- Work in tandem with Ecologists at various locations to exchange insights and knowledge.
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Demonstrated experience in conservation and habitat enhancement at both farm and landscape scales;
- Extensive background in engaging with farmers and rural communities, with a solid understanding of agricultural practices and their environmental implications;
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders, and the public;
- Comprehensive knowledge of ecosystem services and natural capital assessment, measurement, and valuation;
- Possession of at least one relevant industry-standard qualification (e.g., CIEEM);
- Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for building effective relationships;
- Proven project management capabilities, with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage workloads;
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences;
- Proficient written communication skills, including report writing and the capacity to advocate for projects and initiatives;
- Effective data management skills, ideally with experience in GIS;
- Familiarity with grant funding or subsidy application processes;
- Competence in budget formulation and business case development.
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