Nature Manager
Department: Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
Permanent, Full-time
Location: London, hybrid work pattern
Closing Date: 22nd June
Draxis looking for a Nature Manager to join our Corporate Sustainability team as weadvance our strategic, global nature positive actions.
Reporting to the Head of Nature Positive, the Nature Managerwill focus on the delivery of Drax’s Sustainability Framework’s naturecommitments and targets, helping us to advance our nature positive ambitionsand providing dedicated expertise and resource for nature positiveimplementation.
You’ll partner with key stakeholders across the organisationembedding understanding of nature positive, develop routine monitoring ofnature impacts, and develop standards and policies that embed best practice toenhance and protect nature.As we continue to grow and evolve, this role will play anintegral part in delivering our contribution to nature positive as we look todeliver on our ambitious sustainability targets as part of the energytransition!
Who we are:We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’remaking it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stableenergy in an uncertain world.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, futurethinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower costenergy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet forgenerations to come.
About the role: As the Nature Manager, you’ll focus on implementing naturepositive commitments for Drax’s activities whilst understanding, informing andacting on global best practice for corporate nature positive action.
Key accountabilities include:
- Work closely with key internal stakeholders including in the US to support delivery of the group nature targets for Drax operations and value chain. Provide expertise on the tracking of inputs, impacts and outcomes of these projects in relation to the group’s nature positive commitments.
- Work with key internal stakeholders to educate on and promote nature positive within the company
- Track science on the development of nature positive approaches and support the assessment of opportunities for deploying within Drax. Support research related to energy and biomass sourcing and effects on nature, including for example biodiversity, soil, and water quality.
- Support External Affairs, Government Relations, and Internal Communications on nature positive related communication and engage with external stakeholders.
Who we’re looking for: To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…
- A passion for sustainability, coupled with proven experience in corporate sustainability, environmental sciences or nature fields.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Global Goal for Nature and Nature Positive practice as it relates the private sector, and to the energy and forest sectors.
- Knowledge of working forestry practices and independent certification schemes e.g. the Sustainable Biomass Programme, Forest Stewardship Council is advantageous but not required
- Proven track record of delivering impact in multi-stakeholder initiatives and partnerships with public and private sector participants.
- Excellent numerical skills with proven experience handling large data sets, coupled with knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Power BI.
- Good communication and team-working skills, with the ability to work as part of a global team.
Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits tohelp you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’llget:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll contribute up to 10%
- Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climatechallenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongsideyour career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doingwhat’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a futurefor generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment whereeveryone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this areality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in,foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we buildthe trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectivesand talents, no matter their background.
How to apply: Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Draxjourney.If you want to find out more about Drax, check outour LinkedIn page to see our latest news.We understand that you may have some additional questionsabout the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the rolein more detail, please email careers@drax.com
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