Group Nature Lead

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of sustainability? Acre is working with a top-tier client in the financial services sector to recruit an exceptional Group Nature Lead. This is a rare opportunity to shape a global organisation's approach to nature and biodiversity, driving meaningful change at scale.

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About the Role

This highly visible and impactful role will lead the development and implementation of a Group-wide nature strategy. You will be at the forefront of setting and delivering nature-related KPIs, metrics, and targets, while championing sustainability across the organisation. You will work alongside senior leadership to integrate nature into business decision-making, create innovative solutions, and position the organisation as a global thought leader in nature finance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a transformative nature strategy that aligns with the organisation's sustainability goals and ensures global leadership on nature issues.

• Metrics and Reporting: Develop and embed cutting-edge nature-related KPIs, targets, and metrics across business units, ensuring compliance with frameworks like TNFD, SBTN, and ISSB.

• Collaboration and Influence: Work cross-functionally to align diverse teams, inspire change, and create synergies across the organisation and its markets.

• Innovation and Thought Leadership: Spearhead innovation in nature finance, identifying opportunities for investment and insurance products that drive sustainable impact. Represent the organisation in prestigious alliances such as GFANZ, IUCN, and UNEP FI.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a dynamic team of technical experts, fostering collaboration and professional growth while building an inclusive, high-performance culture.

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What Makes This Role Unique?

• Scale of Impact: You will lead initiatives that shape the company's global approach to biodiversity and nature, setting benchmarks for the entire industry.

• Innovation Opportunities: Be at the forefront of nature-related finance, driving the development of pioneering investment and insurance products.

• Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation as a key spokesperson on global platforms, influencing the industry agenda.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and dynamic team passionate about delivering impactful sustainability outcomes.

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About You

Our client is seeking an experienced sustainability leader with a passion for creating impactful change. You will bring:

• Proven expertise in nature-focused strategy, governance, and technical delivery, ideally in financial services or consulting.

• A strong understanding of frameworks like TNFD, SBTN, and cutting-edge modelling tools for nature-related data.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills to lead change in a complex, global organisation.

• A proactive, agile mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Demonstrated success in project and team leadership, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing colleagues.

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What's on Offer?

• Market-Leading Package: A highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

• Flexibility: The role offers flexible working arrangements, with the ability to be based anywhere in the UK and occasional travel to key locations.

• Career Growth: Be part of an organisation that invests in your professional growth and offers the chance to influence global sustainability initiatives.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Join a mission-driven organisation committed to redefining financial services' role in biodiversity preservation and sustainability.

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How to Apply

If you are passionate about driving sustainability, possess the expertise to lead transformative nature strategies, and want to work for a global leader in this space, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Hettie Jenvey (hettie.jenvey@acre.com) for more information.