Natural Capital and Sustainable Investment Associate

For generations we have managed thousands of square miles of the nation’s countryside and
coastline. As the world tackles the current climate and biodiversity crises our forestry,
natural capital and sustainable investment teams are delivering nature-based solutions to help
preserve the planet for the future. Do you want to make a difference?

If so, we are recruiting for an experienced Associate, Natural Capital Consultant to
join our Natural Capital & Sustainable Investment team in Scotland. This is an
exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, experienced professional to join our already
established, successful team.

The role involves working with new and existing landowners to help them integrate new natural
capital revenue streams into their business models, as well as recording and communicating the
environmental benefits they are delivering through their land management. No two weeks are the
same – work will include project management, effective communication of numerous parties,
report writing and business development.

This is a wide-ranging position that involves collaboration with multiple Bidwells teams
including Forestry, Planning, Energy and Renewables and Estate Management & Professional,
the core of this position centres around environmental land management and helping Bidwells’
clients to understand and navigate the transition to being net-zero, nature positive rural
businesses.

Detailed knowledge of natural capital markets, ecology and biodiversity is essential, as is
understanding how these areas interact with traditional land-based industries such as
agriculture, forestry, renewable energy, planning and tourism. Although a degree is important
to us, so is proven work experience in a similar role.

Key responsibilities

• Carbon consultancy
• Business development
• Strategic land management plans
• Winning grants and funding awards (e.g. Riverwoods, FIRNS, NRF, etc.)
• Creating investment partnerships
• Advising on natural capital markets
• Baselining, monitoring and reporting
• Ecological restoration and biodiversity uplift

About you:

• Proven experience in a natural capital or sustainable investment position
• Educated to degree standard or have equivalent direct industry experience
• Experience of the Woodland Carbon Code, practical application of BNG or other similar
  schemes
• Effective verbal and written communicator
• Able to work effectively as a key part of a small team
• Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Passionate about nature and the outdoor environment
• Clear analytical thinker

Your package:

We will pay you competitively and provide you with an excellent benefits package: Twenty Five
to Twenty Eight days holiday (increasing with length of service and dependent on seniority
level), up to 8% contributory pension, health insurance, profit share based bonus scheme,
healthcare cash plan scheme (money towards dental treatments, opticians and remedial
therapies).

Agile working has been part of the way we work for many years. Employees are empowered and
trusted to have more choice about where they carry out their work, subject to them being able
to work effectively and agreeing their working arrangements with their manager. The team and
clients should always be put before individual requirements. A hybrid working pattern has been
adopted at Bidwells which will include a blend of office and home working. Flexible working
requests can be made and will be considered for all positions, please add details to your
application.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can
thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal
employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability,
age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief.