Senior Land Manager

About us

At Environment Bank, we’re working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish. 

Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more. 

From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss. 

Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that’s experiencing rapid growth. We’ve already built a highly skilled team of experts and we’re actively looking to expand our team in the coming months. 

We’re incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we’re still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank. 

About the role

The Senior Land Manager will play a leading role in the creation and management of Habitat Banks on a regional basis.

Reporting to the Head of Land (South), the Senior Land Manager will be responsible for driving the delivery of new Habitat Bank sites through identifying suitable land opportunities, collaborating with landowners and agents, and overseeing the process of onboarding land for Habitat Bank creation.

It is important that you live in the South of England to cover the sites easily - Oxford, Northampton or Reading would all be ideal.

The role requires effective communication, collaboration with internal teams, and engagement with external stakeholders such as farmers, landowners, and Local Authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head of Land (South) and work closely with members of the regional Land and Ecology Teams.
• Assist regional Land Managers within the broader Land Team.
• Identify and onboard new land opportunities to develop Habitat Banks by engaging with landowners and agents.
• Prioritise the establishment of Habitat Banks based on the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) demand from Local Authorities and known purchaser interest, incorporating feedback from sales and finance teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with external property contacts, including agents and landowners, to pursue opportunities for the company.
• Proactively search for sites in targeted locations by conducting detailed land assessments to find sites that align with the company’s requirements.
• Lead and carry out comprehensive due diligence to evaluate site suitability for Habitat Bank development, coordinating with internal teams such as ecology, habitat delivery, legal, and finance.
• Manage and oversee the planning and consenting procedures necessary for habitat creation.
• Prepare and negotiate offers with landowners based on internal evaluations and insights gained from site visits.
• Ensure a smooth process for landowners by clearly communicating contractual terms and maintaining close collaboration with the Head of Land for the relevant region and colleagues in the Land and Ecology Teams. Communication methods will include on-site visits, remote interactions via Teams or telephone, and correspondence through letters or email, as appropriate.
• Take part in regional and national marketing events to promote Environment Bank and the concept of Habitat Bank creation to farmers and landowners..

What we need from you: 

• 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.

As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we’re creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally – providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more.  

We offer... 

🎁 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