Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced

Biodiversity Manager

to lead our corporate advisory practice. In this consulting-based role, you will guide major industrial clients through the complex landscape of nature-related financial risks and ecological stewardship. You will be the pivot point between technical ecological data and C-suite strategy, helping heavy industry clients transition from compliance to "Nature Positive" using global frameworks like TNFD and SBTN.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Risk Assessment & Strategy

Risk Profiling:

Lead comprehensive biodiversity risk and opportunity assessments for clients in the heavy industry sector (mining, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure).

Framework Implementation:

Guide clients through the adoption of

TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures)

LEAP approach and

SBTN (Science Based Targets Network)

methodology to set measurable nature targets.

Strategic Planning:

Design and implement corporate Biodiversity Strategies that align with global goals (e.g., Global Biodiversity Framework) and specific business objectives.

2. Technical Management & "No Net Loss"

Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs):

Develop site-specific and corporate-level BMPs. rigorously applying the

Mitigation Hierarchy

(Avoid, Minimize, Restore, Offset) to achieve

No Net Loss

or

Net Gain

outcomes,

DIRO

Data Analysis & Tooling:

Utilize industry-standard tools to screen portfolios and sites for biodiversity interfaces. + Required proficiency:

ENCORE

,

IBAT

,

STAR

,

WWF BRF

, ArcGIS, and similar tools

Impact Metrics:

Develop KPIs to monitor biodiversity performance and ecosystem services dependencies within industrial supply chains.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Social License

Community Liaison:

Design engagement strategies that respect the nexus between biodiversity and local communities/Indigenous peoples. Manage expectations regarding ecosystem services and land use.

Capacity Building:

Conduct workshops and training for client operational teams to ensure biodiversity initiatives are understood and implemented on the ground.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Education:

Master's degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related field.

Framework Fluency:

Deep practical knowledge of

TNFD

,

SBTN

,

A3RT, NNL, Natural Capital Accounting

.

Tool Mastery:

Hands-on experience with

ENCORE, IBAT, STAR,

and

WWF BRF

. (Experience with GIS software is a strong plus).

Ecological Accounting:

Proven track record in calculating biodiversity metrics for

No Net Loss / Net Positive Impact

calculations.

Industry Knowledge

Heavy Industry Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years working with or consulting for sectors such as Mining, Oil & Gas, Cement, Heavy Manufacturing, or Utilities.

Process Understanding:

Ability to understand industrial process flows and identify specific pressure points on nature (water usage, land conversion, pollution vectors).

Soft Skills & Consulting Acumen

Stakeholder Management:

Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills for managing diverse stakeholder groups (NGOs, investors, local communities).

Communication:

Ability to translate complex ecological data into clear business cases for executive decision-making. *

Project Management:

Experience managing multiple client accounts, timelines, and budgets simultaneously.