Nature Manager

Nature Manager

Department: Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Permanent, Full-time

Location: London, hybrid work pattern

Closing Date: 22nd June

Drax
is looking for a Nature Manager to join our Corporate Sustainability team as we
advance our strategic, global nature positive actions.

Reporting to the Head of Nature Positive, the Nature Manager
will focus on the delivery of Drax’s Sustainability Framework’s nature
commitments and targets, helping us to advance our nature positive ambitions
and providing dedicated expertise and resource for nature positive
implementation.

You’ll partner with key stakeholders across the organisation
embedding understanding of nature positive, develop routine monitoring of
nature impacts, and develop standards and policies that embed best practice to
enhance and protect nature.
As we continue to grow and evolve, this role will play an
integral part in delivering our contribution to nature positive as we look to
deliver on our ambitious sustainability targets as part of the energy
transition!

Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re
making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable
energy in an uncertain world.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future
thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost
energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for
generations to come.

About the role: 
As the Nature Manager, you’ll focus on implementing nature
positive commitments for Drax’s activities whilst understanding, informing and
acting 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 to
help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’ll
get:  
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 climate
challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside
your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing
what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future
for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where
everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a
reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in,
foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build
the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives
and talents, no matter their background.

How to apply: 
Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax
journey.
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We understand that you may have some additional questions
about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role
in more detail, please email (email address removed)