Applications close: 26th January 2026.  

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a Nature Projects & Operations Manager to strengthen the operational backbone of our BNG and nature recovery projects. Based in Surrey, you will coordinate project delivery alongside specialist partners, build operational systems, oversee compliance, and ensure the smooth execution of nature-based initiatives.  

This role is well-suited to an ecologist, environmental professional or land manager looking to broaden their involvement across project delivery, nature restoration operations, and organisational scaling in a mission-led business.  

Key Responsibilities:

BNG Project Operations

• Review BNG metric calculations, quotes, and supporting documentation  

• Manage BNG allocations on the Government’s Biodiversity Gain Register  

• Track and maintain inventory of BNG units across projects  

• Manage registration of new BNG projects with Natural England  

Nature Projects Delivery

• Conduct early-stage site assessments and feasibility appraisals  

• Commission surveys and reports  

• Manage the production of habitat management plans  

• Oversee habitat creation, enhancement, and long-term management activities  

• Prepare findings and recommendations for internal review and Board updates  

Operational Systems & Process Management

• Build and maintain standardised workflows for BNG delivery and project operations  

• Improve and manage internal systems, including CRM, data, project tracking, and operational dashboards  

• Develop processes to ensure accuracy, governance, and scalability as the business grows  

• Develop policies, oversee compliance, documentation management, and operational risk mitigation  

• Support with budget tracking, cost control, and project-based financial administration  

Nature Impact Science Programme

• Support the coordination and delivery of the Nature Impact Science Programme, including helping to organise ecological monitoring data, survey outputs, and site assessments  

• Ensure consistent data collection across projects and alignment with programme methodologies  

• Assist in preparing scientific updates, evidence summaries, and reporting materials  

Partner & Supplier Coordination

• Work with landowners to support the implementation of BNG and restoration projects  

• Liaise with ecologists, surveyors, contractors, and environmental specialists  

• Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and quality assurance  

Regulatory & Policy Management

• Stay informed of evolving Natural England, Defra, and BNG policy requirements  

• Administer Rural Payments Agency (RPA) processes  

• Support grant research and applications where relevant  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of BNG and ecological project workflows  

• Experience coordinating or managing nature-based or environmental projects  

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail  

• Confidence with CRM systems, data management, and documentation  

• Ability to develop and refine internal processes for a growing organisation  

• Strong communication and coordination skills across partners and suppliers  

Desirable

• CIEEM-qualified ecologist or equivalent professional background  

• Experience with nature markets / nature finance / rural land partnerships  

• Experience of nature-focused land management  

• MSc (or higher) in a relevant environmental or ecological discipline  

What We Offer

• Hybrid working  

• The role will be based in Surrey, with regular opportunities to visit Nature Impact projects  

• 24 days of annual leave per year in addition to public/bank holidays  

• Autonomy to shape operational systems and influence how nature projects are delivered  

• Professional development across ecology, BNG policy, restoration delivery, and nature market operations  

• A mission-driven, collaborative working environment focused on restoring nature in southern England  

• Our new office, near Redhill Station, has lovely views and plenty of shops and cafes nearby 

Salary: Up to £50,000 PA 

How to apply: Email ea@natureimpact.world with your CV and cover letter