Location
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£43,440 - £48,749 per annum

About the Role
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Nature Recovery team is seeking a Head of Nature Economy and Business Development to develop and deliver an integrated advisory offer focused on nature economy markets and to grow our ecological consultancy. This role is vital in providing a sustainable income stream for the Trust. You will lead Norfolk Wildlife Services, our consultancy business offering professional ecological and arboricultural services, with profits reinvested to support the Trust’s conservation work. This position will also spearhead the Trust’s engagement with emerging nature economy markets, unlocking diverse private financing opportunities to enable large-scale nature recovery across Norfolk. Your leadership will contribute directly to increasing the area of land managed and restored for nature, supporting the national Wildlife Trusts’ goal of managing 30% of the UK’s land and sea for nature by 2030. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in addressing the nature and climate crisis while working for Norfolk’s largest environmental charity. We offer a competitive benefits package to support your role and wellbeing.

Experience
Proven experience in business development, ecological consultancy, or related fields is essential. Experience leading teams and managing growth within environmental or nature-based sectors is highly desirable.

About you
You are a dynamic and strategic leader passionate about nature recovery and the environment. You have strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop and deliver innovative business models within the nature economy. You are motivated by making a tangible impact on conservation and have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or professional qualification in ecology, environmental science, business development, or a related discipline is preferred but not mandatory. Demonstrable experience and a track record of success in similar roles will be considered.