Nature & Environment Strategy Leader

Principal Consultant, Nature and Environment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing resources

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

Oxford Policy Management is seeking a Principal Consultant, Nature and Environment to lead a global team delivering high-impact climate, biodiversity and water projects. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical excellence and business development across diverse geographies.

You will advance evidence-based policy, engage with funders and governments, and shape program delivery while nurturing a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-growing area of the firm.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in conservation, environment, climate science or related discipline.
• 15+ years in the nature and environment sector with biodiversity, water, and land-use experience.
• Strong understanding of international policy, financing and procurement landscape.
• Proven ability to win new work and manage donor-funded programmes.
• Experience advising governments, funders and development partners.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organisational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nature and Environment team to deliver high-impact projects.
• Shape strategy, drive external influence, and represent OPM externally.
• Develop business opportunities and oversee bids across regions.
• Provide senior strategic and technical advice to clients and partners.
• Manage talent development and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Advanced degree in conservation/env/cl

15+ years experience in nature and env

Strategic leadership

Business development

Donor engagement & funding

Policy influence & advisory

Team leadership in global matrixed org

Strong analytical writing

Education

Advanced degree in Conservation, Environment, Climate Science, or related discipline

Job description

Oxford Policy Management is seeking a Principal Consultant, Nature and Environment to lead a global team delivering high-impact climate, biodiversity and water projects. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical excellence and business development across diverse geographies.

You will advance evidence-based policy, engage with funders and governments, and shape program delivery while nurturing a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-growing area of the firm.