Remote BNG Sales & Innovation Lead in Barnsley

• BNG Sales & Innovation Lead
• WE ARE ECOSULIS
• Accelerate Nature Recovery with Ecosulis

Are you a passionate commercial and ecological professional eager to make a tangible impact on ecosystem recovery?

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to rewilding half the planet by 2050?

If so, we invite you to join Ecosulis as our new BNG Sales & Innovation Lead.

About Ecosulis

At Ecosulis, we are pioneers in rewilding science and policy with over 30 years of experience.

As a certified B Corp, we specialise in designing and delivering efficient, scalable nature-based solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Our mission is to create a world where rewilding not only enhances biodiversity but also delivers commercial and financial benefits, allowing nature and business to thrive together.

About the Role

As our BNG Sales & Innovation Lead at Ecosulis, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between high-value nature recovery and cutting-edge ecological technology.

Reporting directly to the Head of Business Growth, you will hold dual responsibility: driving the commercial success of our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) pipeline and managing our Innovation Team.

You will ensure that our technological tools — such as our client portal and GIS mapping systems — are not just "features," but powerful sales drivers that provide a distinct competitive advantage in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial & Sales Leadership
• Corporate BNG Sales: Lead the sale of high-integrity BNG units to corporate developers and infrastructure providers.
• Landowner 'Sell-In': Working closely with the Project Developer team, secure the supply side by pitching and closing strategic landowner packages, ensuring landowners are committed to the long-term requirements of nature recovery and BNG.
• National Grid Framework: Oversee the strategic delivery of the National Grid framework, maintaining our status as a Tier 1 partner.
• Strategic Matchmaking: Collaborate with Credit Nature and the Project Developer team to find bespoke buyers for flagship sites, blending BNG with wider natural capital outcomes.
• Innovation & Team Management

You will act as the line manager for our standalone Innovation Team (2 FTE), providing the bridge between technical development and commercial application:

• Market-Led

Development: Feed real-time market trends and client feedback into the Innovation Team to ensure our products — such as the Client Portal and BNG GIS Mapping Tool — meet the exact needs of buyers and landowners.

• AI & Technical

Advancement: Support the team in delivering AI tools and apps that streamline internal capacities and external reporting, keeping Ecosulis at the cutting edge of technical development.

• Strategic

Alignment: Ensure the team's output remains aligned with the Innovation Strategy set by the Head of Business Growth, helping prioritise high-impact services and tools that set us apart from competitors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 5+ years in a commercial role within Natural Capital, Land Agency, or Ecology.
• Leadership: Proven experience in line management, with the ability to guide technical staff (developers/GIS specialists) toward commercial goals.
• Technical Literacy: An understanding of how digital tools (GIS, Portals, Data) create value for BNG clients.
• Deal-Making: Expert at negotiating complex, long-term legal and financial agreements (S106, Conservation Covenants).
• Education: Degree in Environmental Science, Land Management, or Business. Professional accreditation (RICS, CIEEM, IEMA) is a plus.
• More Information
• Job type: Permanent
• Start date: To be confirmed
• Salary: £45-50,000 based on experience — including performance-based bonus (landowner package bonus and unit sale commission)
• Location: Remote, with regular weekly travel to client meetings, prospecting, site visits and events
• Reports to: Head of Business Growth
• Direct reports: Innovation Team (2 FTE)
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working: Remote working options and compressed hours to support work-life balance.

• Generous Benefits

• 3% company pension contribution
• Access to healthcare services
• Enhanced benefits supporting you through life's milestones

• Professional Development

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training allowance
• Clear career pathways towards leadership roles

• Supportive Culture

• Regular outdoor breaks encouraged
• Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Internal Reward Points Scheme to acknowledge and celebrate your contributions
• Welcome Pack upon starting
• Our Core Values
• Desire to Learn: We are curious, innovative, and committed to continuous growth.
• Committed and Tenacious: We pursue our mission with passion and resilience.
• Pragmatic: We achieve our goals through practical, science-based approaches.
• Creative Problem Solvers: We seek solutions to overcome challenges.
• Do the Right Thing: We lead with integrity and purpose.

How to apply

To apply for the position please send your CV and covering letter using the below link:

For any questions about the position, please email us at HR@ecosulis. co. uk.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Note: A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle are required for this position.