Green Finance Development Manager

SOUTH OXON & VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCILS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England seeks a Green Finance Development Manager passionate about nature and climate. The role involves developing a funding strategy for nature projects and establishing the Oxfordshire Nature Recovery Fund. Ideal candidates will have financial expertise and a track record of innovation in finance. Join us to make a significant impact in climate finance in Oxfordshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment or finance.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and partners.
• Knowledge of climate finance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver funding strategies for nature projects.
• Establish the Oxfordshire Nature Recovery Fund.
• Create a Nature Finance toolkit.

Skills

Financial expertise

Innovative and solutions-focused

Cross-sector collaboration

Job description

Green Finance Development Manager

About The Role

Why join us

The Oxfordshire Partnerships are an exciting collection of cross district partnerships which include, not only all six major councils, but also government departments, community organisations, universities and local business leaders to address place shaping, climate challenge, nature, and the local economy agendas. All roles in the partnership support team make a vital contribution to the way Oxfordshire will develop in terms of people, place, environment and economy over the coming years. To achieve our visions and ambitions we need to develop our partnerships as we know we can achieve so much more together. We are looking for people who share our aspirations and are committed to working in partnership with others who have different perspectives.

About the role

Are you passionate about nature and climate with experience in investment or finance? Are looking for an exciting partnership role where you will be working with a highly capable, diverse team who are helping to shape the future of green finance in Oxfordshire? Where you are supported in developing your experience and knowledge alongside leading academic, practitioner and public sector partners? If so, this role might just be for you.

As Green Finance Development Manager of the Oxfordshire Local Nature Partnership, you'll develop a framework for nature finance in Oxfordshire alongside partners from Oxford University, innovative local wildlife charities, and pioneering farmer clusters. And working with the best performing climate action team in the country at Oxfordshire County Council, you'lllead on the development of the business case for the county's flagship green investment programme, helping projects secure funding to deliver nature and climate goals.

We need to bring new forms of private finance to bear to address the climate and ecological crises. This role is at the forefront of these efforts locally, and is a chance to set the tone for others wishing to do likewise across the country. Come join us.

Essential criteria for the role

Are you innovative and solutions-focussed, able to work across multiple sectors and partners to develop the framework for nature and climate related financial transactions? Do you have financial expertise to develop business cases for projects looking for green finance?

Key responsibilities for the role:

• Delivering a funding strategy encompassing a variety of routes to market for nature and net zero projects, including supporting the shovel-readiness of an existing project pipeline.
• Establish the Oxfordshire Nature Recovery Fund to drive broad participation in nature markets.
• Create a Nature Finance toolkit (e.g. registries, standardised documentation/template agreements, insurance market support).

A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within thejob description.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews are likely to take place 5th and 6th November 2025.