Full time on a 3 year fixed term contract. Interview date: 29 July 2026.
We are looking for a Nature Finance Lead to help shape and deliver an ambitious programme of work that connects nature recovery, climate action and creative approaches finance to secure investment, build strong partnerships and support projects that will make a lasting impact across the Lake District National Park.
The role
- Lead the development of nature-based finance across the Authority, from shaping policy and governance through to income generation and the delivery of major projects
- Secure and manage investment from private, government and emerging nature markets
- Promote and support high-integrity schemes that support biodiversity, climate adaptation, and emissions reduction
- Contribute to the delivery of the National Park Partnership Plan and shaping its future direction
You’ll be a strategic thinker who can turn ideas into deliverable projects. You will build trusted relationships with partners, farmers and land managers, whilst working with a talented multi-disciplinary team of ecologists, rangers and other specialists in the Strategy and Partnership Service.
About you
- A strong understanding of natural capital and nature finance markets
- Proven experience of developing and delivering funded programmes or projects
- Expertise in partnership working and multi-year financial models
- Confidence working with landowners, stakeholders and cross-sector partners
- The ability to translate innovation into practical, workable solutions
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
And you’ll be
- A creative problem solver who thrives in emerging and evolving fields
- A trusted advisor who builds relationships with credibility and sensitivity
- A strategic leader with a can-do mindset and a passion for impact
- Motivated by the opportunity to shape a new profession and area of practice
What’s it like to work with us
Our people are passionate about the landscape and proud of the role they play to look after it and help a wide range of people enjoy it. We are innovative and agile in our approach to work, ensuring we get the best from our resources.
We operate a hybrid way of working combining working from home and days at our office base at Wayfaring House, Kendal or within the national park. You’ll be provided with a laptop to enable you to access our secure IT network when working remotely.
Working with us
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Free parking in our carparks
- Paid time off so you can volunteer
- Subsidised healthcare scheme
- Commitment to wellbeing
Contact
For an informal chat and to find out more, please contact Tim Duckmanton, Team Leader Strategy and Environment, tim.duckmanton@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, the Lake District National Park Authority is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Disability Confident Employer
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. By "minimum criteria" we mean that you must provide evidence in your application which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required under each of the essential criteria, as well as meeting any of the qualification, skills or experience defined as essential.
