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Director of Nature Economy and Green Finance

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
60,000 per year
East Midlands
Full-time
4th May 2026
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We’re looking for a Director of Nature Economy and Green Finance to shape how nature recovery is funded, delivered and scaled across Derbyshire.

In this role, you’ll lead our work on Biodiversity Net Gain, nature‑based markets and emerging green finance, building a high‑integrity, place‑based offer that delivers real outcomes for wildlife, climate and communities. You’ll also drive income, investment and strategic partnerships, positioning Derbyshire Wildlife Trust as a leading voice in credible, values‑led nature markets.

To be successful, you’ll bring strong commercial judgement, strategic clarity and exceptional relationship‑building skills, alongside a commitment to integrity, long‑term thinking and community‑rooted impact. You’ll thrive in complexity, balance opportunity with risk, and lead with the values that sit at the heart of our mission.

About you

You’ll bring a blend of commercial acumen, strategic thinking and values‑driven leadership. We’re looking for someone with a proven ability to win work, build partnerships and navigate complex or emerging markets while keeping long‑term impact at the centre of decision‑making. You’ll be confident operating at a senior level, influencing diverse stakeholders and shaping opportunities that deliver for nature, climate and communities.

This role might be right for you if:

  • You have a strong track record of securing partnerships, winning work or developing new markets.
  • You bring commercial and financial confidence, with the ability to balance opportunity, risk and long‑term outcomes.
  • You’re skilled at building trusted relationships across sectors — from developers and investors to local authorities and landowners.
  • You thrive in complex, evolving policy or regulatory environments and can bring clarity where others see ambiguity.
  • You’re motivated by integrity, impact and place‑based, community‑rooted approaches to nature recovery.

We are happy to talk flexible working!   

This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.

First round virtual interviews are planned for 14th May.

For more information about this role and what we can offer you, please go to our website to apply: https://jobs.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/job/865712