James & Partners

Senior Associate Director of Natural Capital

Job Location

Northallerton, United Kingdom

Job Description

Senior Associate Director - Natural Capital £60,000 Yorkshire (with hybrid flexibility) One of the UK's leading advisory firms is expanding its Natural Capital division and looking for a passionate, commercially aware, and solutions-focused Senior Associate Director to help lead and grow its offer across England. This is a rare opportunity to shape and deliver some of the country's most innovative land-based environmental projects - working directly with private landowners, investors, NGOs, and national stakeholders. About the Role You'll play a key leadership role in delivering and expanding the firm's natural capital work across England, supporting regional offices and clients with projects ranging from rewilding and landscape-scale conservation to biodiversity net gain, nutrient neutrality, and carbon offsetting. You'll also act as a senior advisor on investment opportunities and risk for clients seeking long-term returns in environmental markets - from corporate ESG commitments to regenerative farming models. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver natural capital projects from idea to implementation * Advise on investment potential, risk, and return of environmental markets * Support internal teams across the UK with natural capital opportunities * Build and maintain relationships with landowners, funders, NGOs, and regulators * Act as a senior advisor on Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality regimes * Represent the business at external events and forums * Develop internal networks of technical experts * Oversee project teams and external contractors where required What You'll Need * Degree or equivalent in environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, agriculture, forestry, project management, or similar * Strong understanding of natural capital, valuation, and project delivery * Experience in BNG and Nutrient Neutrality * Ability to work with both corporate clients and private landowners * Project management capability (consultancy or land-based preferred) * Passion for sustainability and the future of rural land use Benefits Package * 27 days holiday plus public holidays * Buy up to 5 extra days off * Volunteering days * Regular social, arts, charity and sports events * Private medical cover * Health screening * Gym discounts * Eye care vouchers * Cycle to Work scheme * Mental health and wellbeing support * Bonus scheme * Excellent pension scheme * Car allowance * Life assurance (8x salary) * Group income protection * Share incentive plan * Interest-free season ticket loan * Retail and travel discounts * Travel insurance * Concierge service * Open Fairways golf card * Access to mortgage and financial advice If you're ready to step into a role with real national impact, where you can combine your environmental knowledge with strategic influence - this is it

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025
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July 8, 2025
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