Green Finance Business Lead

Job Title: Green Finance Business Lead Location: The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BP Salary: £36,125 Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year Hours: 35 hours per week Closing Date: 9th October 2026 Interview Date: 20th October 2026 Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) To deliver our Strategy for Wildlife , Our Wild Sussex, we are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation. To do this we need an exceptional team with bold and innovative ideas to deliver for local wildlife and wild places. We are looking for talented people to join our team and help us deliver our strategy. We are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into the role. So, if you are passionate about a Sussex rich in wildlife for everyone and you have drive, energy and commitment to our values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join us. The Role This is an opportunity to shape and grow SWT's Green Finance programme at a pivotal time for nature recovery and environmental investment. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you will lead the development and delivery of Green Finance opportunities that generate sustainable income whilst supporting our long-term nature objectives. You will be key in identifying, developing and securing commercial opportunities across Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), emerging environmental markets and other nature-based investment opportunities. This is a highly varied role combining business development, project management, stakeholder and commercial negotiation. You will build and manage a pipeline of opportunities, work closely with colleagues across SWT and develop relationships with public, private and philanthropic partners to bring projects from concept through to delivery. The Person You will be a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward from inception to completion. You will enjoy identifying opportunities, building relationships and developing solutions that create value. You will have excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities and deliver results against challenging targets. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage with senior leaders, trustees, businesses, funders and external partners. You do not need to be an expert in every aspect of Green Finance from day one. However, you will bring curiosity, commercial awareness, drive and the determination to learn quickly in a rapidly evolving sector. Experience of business development, partnership development, environmental markets, and land management or a related field would be advantageous. Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible Working– Supporting healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements where role requirements operationally allow.
• 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 5 years' service; entitlement pro rata part-time.
• Pension Contributions – With an optional salary sacrifice scheme to help maximise your retirement savings.
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme members receive 2x salary cover; non-members receive 1x salary cover.
• Health Cash Plan – helping towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Providing confidential support, advice and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Helping you save money while supporting a healthier and more sustainable commute.
• Volunteering Days – Dedicated two days paid to support causes and communities that matter to you.
• Café Discount – Enjoy discounted food and drinks at our Rye Harbour Discovery Centre cafe For more detailed information see the What we offer page in the Recruitment Pack. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible. REF-231021