Corporate Nature Strategy Lead – Nature Advisory, UK-Wide

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role… As one of the world’s leading environmental and engineering consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future.

Join us as a Corporate Nature Strategy Lead in our dedicated Nature Advisory team within the Nature Services discipline. Advisory is a core service offer at the forefront of our UK growth strategy and our Nature Advisory team is expanding due to increasing client demand to address nature and its value in decision-making.

We are looking for someone who is well established as a leader in developing nature strategies for businesses and who has experience providing strategic advice to private sector clients. Through your existing networks you will take ownership of the growth of WSP UK’s work with clients on corporate nature strategies, action plans and related reporting commitments. You will work with our team to deliver high quality project work drawing on the technical excellence of our SMEs.

This is a hybrid position with the ability to join a WSP office close to you. The role provides an exciting opportunity to lead our strategic nature work with corporates, developing new client relationships and capitalising on existing ones to bring nature to the forefront of wider delivery, embedding it across our portfolio of work. Although delivery is targeted at UK clients, the role may involve liaison with other WSP regions where we have global clients and the opportunity to bring our global expertise together across projects.

Typical project examples include:

• Developing nature positive plans;
• Benchmarking clients on nature maturity;
• Pre-screening nature-related impacts using our digital in-house tools;
• Developing metrics and targets;
• Writing TNFD reports.

You will be supported by technical experts from across WSP and have an opportunity to carve your own niche and develop ideas for innovative work that delivers better outcomes for the environment, economy and society.

A typical week would include:

• Working with the Strategic Lead for Nature Advisory on a growth strategy for WSP’s work with corporates on nature strategies and reporting;
• Generating opportunities, preparation of tenders and raising the profile of WSP’s work in this area;
• Providing technical leadership on all aspects relating to nature strategies and reporting;
• Over-seeing the delivery and project management of a range of deliverables (technical, commercial and financial) in support of our clients’ projects;
• Working with colleagues across the business to integrate our nature advisory services within the wider business;
• People management within the Nature Advisory team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A good relevant degree in environmental science; sustainability; ecology; business; economics or related field;
• Proven experience in developing and implementing nature-based strategies in a corporate setting including application of frameworks and standards (e.g. SBTN, TNFD);
• Established network of contacts within corporate and financial institutions;
• Strong understanding of applying natural capital approaches, and nature-related reporting requirements;
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders;
• Excellent client relationship skills;
• Demonstrable experience winning work, writing bids and managing projects;
• The ability to translate complex data and information into digestible formats for clients and senior leaders.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.