IBAT Biodiversity and Business Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

Biodiversity data analysis TNFD framework expertise CSRD and ESRS knowledge SBTN methodology Stakeholder engagement Product management Conservation science application Strategic product direction

FULL DESCRIPTION

IBAT Biodiversity and Business Lead

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring for the IBAT Biodiversity and Business Lead role in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This is a contract position with a minimum gross annual salary of GBP 64'928. The role leads integration of biodiversity science into the IBAT product, working with the IBAT Alliance partners including [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Closing date: 01 June 2026.

Background

The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) is a collaboration between four conservation organisations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The IBAT Secretariat is headquartered in the David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge. This role is hosted by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and will sit within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Business and Nature Team, part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] secretariat.

Job Description

The Biodiversity and Business Lead is the senior expert within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on biodiversity application to business practice. This role drives integration of scientific rigour into the product, guiding development of tools for corporate users. Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic product direction for biodiversity-related tools
  • Engagement with regulatory frameworks (TNFD, CSRD, SBTN, NPI)
  • Guiding marketing, sales, and customer success teams
  • Interface with IBAT Alliance Partners
  • Representing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] globally at events and working groups
  • Line management of the Product Team
  • Acting as Deputy to the Managing Director

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, or related field
  • 8-10 years professional experience in biodiversity consulting or industry
  • Technical understanding of TNFD, CSRD, ESRS, SBTN, GRI, EUDR
  • Robust understanding of key biodiversity datasets (IUCN Red List, etc.)
  • Experienced people manager
  • Exceptional English communication skills; French/Spanish desired

Salary

The minimum gross annual salary is GBP 64'928.

Applications

Apply online through the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] HR Management System. Closing date: 01 June 2026. For more jobs, visit https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/.

About IUCN

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a membership Union composed of government and civil society organisations. Created in 1948, it is the world's largest environmental network. www.iucn.org

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