Location: The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BP
Contract Type: Fixed term - 1 year
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 9 th October 2026
Interview Date: 20 th October 2026
To deliver our Strategy for Wildlife , Our Wild Sussex, we are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation. To do this we need an exceptional team with bold and innovative ideas to deliver for local wildlife and wild places.
We are looking for talented people to join our team and help us deliver our strategy. We are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into the role.
So, if you are passionate about a Sussex rich in wildlife for everyone and you have drive, energy and commitment to our values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join us.
We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in the conservation sector, including disabled people, people from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds, people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, non-graduates, and people from diverse communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This is an opportunity to shape and grow SWT's Green Finance programme at a pivotal time for nature recovery and environmental investment.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you will lead the development and delivery of Green Finance opportunities that generate sustainable income whilst supporting our long-term nature objectives. You will be key in identifying, developing and securing commercial opportunities across Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), emerging environmental markets and other nature-based investment opportunities.
This is a highly varied role combining business development, project management, stakeholder and commercial negotiation. You will build and manage a pipeline of opportunities, work closely with colleagues across SWT and develop relationships with public, private and philanthropic partners to bring projects from concept through to delivery.
This role would suit someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoys building something new. We are looking for a proactive individual who can spot opportunities, develop relationships, overcome obstacles and maintain momentum. If you are energised by creating partnerships, generating income and helping shape a growing area of work with significant potential, we would love to hear from you.
You will be a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward from inception to completion. You will enjoy identifying opportunities, building relationships and developing solutions that create value.
You will have excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities and deliver results against challenging targets. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage with senior leaders, trustees, businesses, funders and external partners.
You do not need to be an expert in every aspect of Green Finance from day one. However, you will bring curiosity, commercial awareness, drive and the determination to learn quickly in a rapidly evolving sector. Experience of business development, partnership development, environmental markets, and land management or a related field would be advantageous.
For more detailed information see the What we offer page in the Recruitment Pack.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.
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