Manager of Biodiversity Initiatives

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Crown Estate Full time

Manager of Biodiversity Initiatives

Overview

This role is pivotal in advancing The Crown Estate's strategic vision to enhance ecological diversity and implement nature restoration and carbon offset initiatives across a vast rural estate encompassing 120,000 acres of agricultural land throughout England.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and propose innovative and feasible nature restoration projects that yield measurable outcomes and cost-effectiveness, ensuring their successful execution;
  • Cultivate and sustain partnerships with farmers, local communities, regulatory bodies, funding organizations, conservation groups, and other essential stakeholders to execute exemplary nature restoration initiatives;
  • Collaborate with farmers and management teams to implement effective conservation practices, overseeing projects aimed at habitat enhancement and creation;
  • Enhance existing environmental strategies to create tailored short-, medium-, and long-term ecological plans for each estate;
  • Partner with colleagues to establish metrics, data collection, and monitoring frameworks, tracking progress and documenting results;
  • Work alongside rural and sustainability teams to position The Crown Estate as a premier rural landholder with a proven history of successful nature restoration projects integrated with sustainable agricultural practices;
  • Engage collaboratively with Ecologists at various locations to exchange insights and expertise.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Demonstrated experience in conservation and habitat enhancement at both farm and landscape levels;
  • Extensive background in collaborating with farmers and rural communities, with a solid understanding of agricultural practices and their environmental implications;
  • Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and the public;
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ecosystem services and natural capital evaluation and accounting;
  • Possession of at least one recognized industry qualification (e.g., CIEEM);
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for building productive relationships;
  • Proven project management capabilities, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences;
  • Proficient in data management, with GIS experience being an advantage;
  • Familiarity with grant funding and subsidy application processes;
  • Competence in developing budgets and business proposals.

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