Natural Capital Funding & Development Lead in Brecon

Location: Brecon

Salary: Grade 9 £39,152 - £41,771

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Hours: 37 per week

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: 30 June 2026

Job Purpose

To develop a structured and co‑ordinated approach for the Authority's research pipeline and development of natural capital and nature finance activities that supports the delivery of Dyfodol y Bannau management plan. To maximise the take up of nature finance opportunities (within ethical guidelines) in support of National Park Authority activity and secure tangible benefits, sharing learnings with others through the development of a community of practice. The role will be integral to the Authority achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to income diversification.

MAIN DUTIES

• To actively research nature finance sources which the Authority could pursue, with priority being given to the significant opportunities that align with BBNPA and its partners priorities to achieve Y Bannau Missions. This could include but not limited to exploring existing and emerging nature finance markets, the role of levies, bonds, community and mutualised finance, public bank finance and blended investment structures.
• To develop and implement a plan which delivers on the work of the natural capital development Strategy and produces an approach to mounting successful income diversification.
• To have responsibility for co‑ordinating, maintaining and nurturing relationships and mobilising resources with research institutes, wider investment zones, the Development Bank of Wales and impact investors and to work with relevant Managers to produce project plans for each opportunity.
• Develop a community of practice from place based innovation and share learnings with others across Wales and the UK. This can include publications, events, webinars and other modes of communicating lessons learned and the projects that BBNPA is working on to diversify income.
• To agree Lead Officer roles with relevant Managers for specific nature funding opportunities.
• As Lead Officer, to secure Projects and Programme Board approval to proceed as necessary, and formal funding applications in time and to ensure that they have been signed off by the relevant managers.
• To keep relevant colleagues and their managers fully appraised of the progress of projects which could affect them.
• If successful - to hand over the project in full to the relevant manager to deliver including ensuring they are appraised of all reporting requirements.
• Monitor activity and produce an annual report on progress including all funds raised and those likely to come in.
• To agree and oversee account management relationships including identifying who should lead for which client and ensuring that account plans are prepared and delivered, including organising a programme of contact visits as required as well as any member involvement.
• To develop a system and procedures for recording all nature finance mobilised, from whatever source, including contact details, and contact history.
• Work closely with Finance, Communications and Senior Managers across the Directorate for Nature Recovery and Climate Change and the Planning and Place Directorate to ensure funding opportunities are coordinated with supporting teams.
• Represent the Authority and operate professionally in accordance with the Authority's core values and behaviours.
• Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Head of Natural Capital Developments.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience of nature finance and fund‑raising work and partnerships, delivery of successful projects and/or account management
• An ability to be proactive in developing relationships with funders, partners, and influential decision makers
• Experience of researching, financial modelling and conducting feasibility studies of a wide range of potential nature finance sources
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to be flexible, approachable, and solution‑focused
• Willingness and ability to give creative presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to negotiate and to close a deal
• Experience of budget management and procurement
• Excellent IT skills
• Full driving licence
• Knowledge of relevant Equal Opportunity issues
• Welsh Language Level 1

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.