Nature Investment & Partnerships Manager - East Kent (East Kent Nature Investment Zone Development M
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £42,000 pa (dependent on skills and experience). |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME14 3BD |
| Company: | Kent Wildlife Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 61 |
Summary
Job Advert
This role is offered on a fixed term contract of two years.
The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work,
depending on their role.
About us:
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered
volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2
visitor centres. But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and
individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.
What you'll be doing:
The East Kent Nature Investment Zone Development Manager is an exciting new role in Kent Wildlife Trust which will lead the
development work essential to delivery of the East Kent Nature Investment Zone (NIZ)—a pioneering initiative that will accelerate
landscape-scale nature recovery through innovative finance mechanisms, strategic partnerships, and targeted ecological
restoration.
What we need you to bring:
Kent Wildlife Trust are looking for a skilled project development manager with experience of working in the environment, natural
capital or nature-based finance sector. You will be skilled in developing, shaping and communicating multi-stakeholder projects or
initiatives, working across sectors including with Local Authorities, statutory agencies, private sector investors, businesses and
landowners as well as eNGOs and others.
You will have experience in developing project portfolios, identifying and securing funding and creating long-term partnerships
for delivery.
What we will offer in return:
We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a
society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of
your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us.
Next steps:
If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can
find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space
provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are
interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa
sponsorship.
Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are
committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people. We will ensure that all our
recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure
and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role.
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all
backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive
workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like
nature!
This role is offered on a fixed term contract of two years.
The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work,
depending on their role.
About us:
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered
volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2
visitor centres. But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and
individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.
What you'll be doing:
The East Kent Nature Investment Zone Development Manager is an exciting new role in Kent Wildlife Trust which will lead the
development work essential to delivery of the East Kent Nature Investment Zone (NIZ)—a pioneering initiative that will accelerate
landscape-scale nature recovery through innovative finance mechanisms, strategic partnerships, and targeted ecological
restoration.
What we need you to bring:
Kent Wildlife Trust are looking for a skilled project development manager with experience of working in the environment, natural
capital or nature-based finance sector. You will be skilled in developing, shaping and communicating multi-stakeholder projects or
initiatives, working across sectors including with Local Authorities, statutory agencies, private sector investors, businesses and
landowners as well as eNGOs and others.
You will have experience in developing project portfolios, identifying and securing funding and creating long-term partnerships
for delivery.
What we will offer in return:
We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a
society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of
your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us.
Next steps:
If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can
find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space
provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are
interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa
sponsorship.
Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are
committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people. We will ensure that all our
recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure
and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role.
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all
backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive
workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like
nature!