Nature Strategist

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

The role
We are a market-leading nature tech company on a mission to make nature measurable and actionable at scale. Our platform delivers vital insights on species, habitats, and nature-related risks, helping businesses across sectors - from mining and renewable to CGS and financial services - make smarter, more sustainable decisions.
 
As global leaders in biodiversity monitoring and eDNA analysis, we are transforming how nature is measured. Our technology makes biodiversity insights accessible, actionable, and scalable, powering change from conservation to industry. Recognised as Earthshot Prize Finalists 2024, BloombergNEF Pioneers 2024, World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers 2024, and part of the TechNation Future Fifty 2025, we are shaping the future of how organisations understand and protect nature. 
 
We are seeking a Nature Strategist to support the development of nature-positive strategies; the development, testing, and scaling of NatureMetrics’ nature-tech product solutions across the Agriculture, Forestry and Finance sectors (Finance as it relates to Agriculture and Forestry). The role spans integrated nature strategy, technical and geospatial project delivery, product strategy,  thought leadership, and business case development, focused on scaling MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) solutions that integrate technologies such as eDNA, bioacoustics, satellite imagery, and conventional field surveys. The role will provide a support function for the Nature Strategy Team, including business development (20%), insights and stimulus for innovation and product development. The Nature Strategist will be involved in both consulting and product development, working cross-functionally within NatureMetrics in response to rapidly evolving needs and applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Strategy & Consulting

  • Provide expert technical consulting to clients, guiding them to deliver nature-positive goals and meet regulatory/civil society demands.
  • Develop comprehensive strategies and implementation roadmaps, including risk analysis and intervention planning.
  • Deliver bespoke technical solutions using GIS and data modelling for biodiversity accounting, risk assessment, and disclosure reporting.
  • Design and recommend tailored biodiversity monitoring strategies using the most effective technologies (e.g., eDNA, bioacoustics, satellite).
  • Synthesize complex analytical results into clear reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

2. Product Innovation & Scaling

  • Act as a technical bridge between the Strategy and Product teams, translating client delivery insights and MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) tool needs into clear product concepts.
  • Contribute to the design and validation of MVPs and innovative, multi-year MRV solutions at site and landscape level, integrating various data sources (eDNA, bioacoustics, satellite, etc.).
  • Gather market insights and client feedback to support product development and scaling.
  • Horizon scan emerging technologies, trends, and competitor actions to inform NatureMetrics' goals.

3. Technical Delivery & Thought Leadership

  • Lead technical focus areas, including materiality analyses, impact/dependency assessments, and the design of strategic, pragmatic nature-positive interventions.
  • Apply strong critical thinking to evaluate biodiversity methodologies (No Net Loss/Net Positive Impact).
  • Utilise a suite of spatial analysis techniques (e.g., habitat mapping, species distribution models).
  • Represent NatureMetrics to raise the company profile, generate leads, and contribute to thought leadership through writing for scientific and business publications.
  • Collaborate across the business to support growth, embody core values, and ensure project alignment with the broader nature strategy.
About you
  • Experience in corporate sustainability and monitoring and reporting needs 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of global environmental frameworks and action
  • Comprehensive knowledge of voluntary and compliance drivers for nature sustainability
  • Knowledge of biodiversity data, metrics, indicators and accounting frameworks (such a net positive impact, net gain and no net loss and the mitigation hierarchy)
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills
  • Excellent GIS, data management and modeling skills
  • Demonstrates ability to understand the wider business context and a commitment to cross-organisational activities 
  • A post-graduate Degree or equivalent level qualification in a biodiversity conservation or environmental management related subject (e.g. geography, international development or environmental studies, climate science, natural sciences) or equivalent experience
  • Experienced in the development and implementation of a full spectrum of biodiversity and ecosystem services management
  • Experience in capacity building and awareness raising 
What's in it for you
  • Competitive Salary 
  • Impactful work with a purpose-driven team
  • Flexible work arrangements - this is a hybrid position, with the expectation that the successful applicant will attend the office 2-3 days a week, depending on location
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Benefits package including salary sacrifice pension scheme prioritising sustainability; life assurance; Enhanced annual leave; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced family friendly policy; £250 L&D budget to use on our Learning platform, Learnerbly.
Why us?
At NatureMetrics diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the communities we work with. Our values leave no space for stereotypes. We are all unique and pull together for a common purpose.
About us

Backed by ambitious investors, we're on a mission to make biodiversity measurable at scale to underpin global goals and accelerate finance into nature. NatureMetrics combines tech and AI to derive simple insights from the full complexity of nature on the ground. 

We're a dynamic team passionate about nature and biodiversity and we take immense pride in our work and our impact. Join us on this journey!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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