Natural Capital Developer

Introduction to Restore

At RESTORE, we believe nature isn’t a line on a balance sheet; it is the balance sheet. We’re a nature-first, naturalist-led organisation creating and delivering some of the most ambitious ecological restoration projects in Britain — big, connected and credible. From 11,000-acres of Bedfordshire lowlands to Salisbury Plain, we’re proving that restoration can be regenerative, profitable, and transformative for people, land, and wildlife alike.

We work across landscapes, estates, and private sector partnerships to deliver measurable environmental outcomes through natural capital investment, rewilding, and ecosystem restoration programs. Our growing team combines ecology, marketing and storytelling, and environmental economics, translating ecological restoration into natural capital opportunities that deliver impact at pace and at scale.

Job Purpose

The Natural Capital Developer will play a key role in building RESTORE’s natural capital assessment, reporting, and market engagement capability. This position combines technical expertise in natural capital accounting and ecosystem service assessment with commercial awareness and client-facing skills. You will contribute to developing and delivering innovative natural capital products, undertake market research, and engage with clients, partners, and investors to support project delivery and rapid growth.

Key Deliverables and Role Focus

1. Natural Capital Assessment and Reporting (Role focus 40%)

• Provide natural capital input into ensemble documents and client reports.
• Undertake site visits, stakeholder engagement, and client calls.
• Conduct natural capital forecasting, scenario modelling, and valuation.
• Monitor and report on the performance of ongoing natural capital projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure technical accuracy and impact tracking.

2. Natural Capital Product Development and Market Research (Role focus 20%)

• Undertake research into natural capital products, markets, and competitors.
• Support the design and development of new Natural Capital products and internal reporting frameworks.
• Work with the Commercial and Natural Capital Director and marketing team to align product development with client needs and market trends.

3. Sales and Partnership Development (Role focus 40%)

• Conduct Natural Capital buyer research and identification.
• Manage outreach and data associated with potential buyers and clients.
• Support the planning and participation in Natural Capital events and conferences.
• Undertake sales-focused site visits with clients and project partners.
• Identify and research strategic partners and funding opportunities.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners and clients.

Essential Criteria

· Degree-caliber candidate with demonstrable industry experience in natural capital accounting, philanthropic fundraising, ESG, / sustainability, or business development.

· Understanding of environmental markets, biodiversity net gain, nature-based solutions, PES.

· Strong research and analytical, skills, with the ability to interpret data and present insights.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including business networking.

· Excellent technical skills including Excel.

· Experience with client engagement and project management.

· Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working across multiple projects.

Desirable Criteria

· Familiarity with environmental finance or corporate sustainability frameworks.

· Experience contributing to sales or partnership development.

· Interest in and knowledge of natural history, rewilding, or ecosystem restoration principles.

Benefits

· Opportunity to work at the very forefront of UK natural capital and rewilding initiatives.

· Professional development and training support.

· Flexible working and collaborative culture.

· Part of a team delivering a model for scaling landscape-scale nature recovery projects.