Nature Opportunities Engagement Associate

Global Canopy

. Develop, maintain and deliver the project’s engagement plan aligned with the project strategy .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeOxford • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £42,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relationship management and external communications, particularly within the financial sector, while effectively engaging stakeholders on nature and biodiversity themes. Proven ability to plan and execute events, maintain engagement strategies, and contribute to fundraising efforts aligned with sustainability goals.

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Relationship ManagementExternal CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementEvent PlanningFundraising Strategy

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEngagement PlanningMulti-Year Action Plan DeliveryFinancial Sector EngagementEvent Coordination

Soft Skills

ProactiveResilientSelf-MotivatedCollaborativeIntellectually Curious

Tools & Technologies

CRM System

Industry Keywords

NatureSustainabilityBiodiversityPrivate WealthFamily OfficesHuman RightsGlobal Scope

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain and deliver the project’s engagement plan aligned with the project strategy
Plan and organise meetings, one-to-one engagements and events for the engagement workstream
Identify and recruit private wealth holders and institutional asset owners for project working groups and committees
Coordinate consultations, information sharing and involvement of project partners including the University of Oxford and Just Climate
Keep the investor network informed of project progress and maintain buy-in to project objectives
Maintain decision-useful engagement information in the CRM system
Maintain a map of programme-relevant initiatives and allies and incorporate engagement priorities into the engagement plan
Coordinate consultations with initiatives and allies to ensure methodological alignment, support and avoid duplication
Organise programmatic investor events with the project team and Global Canopy Communications team
Collaborate with Communications on project showcases, messaging, social media mentions and relevant statements
Contribute to funder reporting and monitoring, evaluation and learning, particularly for the engagement workstream
Contribute to programmatic fundraising and development of the Nature-Positive Strategy
Represent Global Canopy in external meetings and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent relationship management and external communications experience working with demanding stakeholders
Ability to identify target audiences, support and motivate active network members, and convert passive or reluctant contacts into active network members
Demonstrable experience credibly engaging with the financial sector on nature and/or biodiversity themes
Excellent verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrable, significant experience delivering on a multi-year action plan relevant to private wealth and/or financial sector engagement
Experience planning and delivering events that bring together external stakeholders
Demonstrable alignment with the project’s vision and mission and Global Canopy’s strategy through education and experience in nature, sustainability and/or finance
Proactive, resilient and self-motivated
Intellectually curious and willing to learn and progress through less knowledgeable areas
Collaborative, able to work independently and committed to continuous improvement
Right-to-work in the UK required
Desirable: experience working with private wealth holders and/or family offices
Desirable: experience working for an organisation with a global scope
Desirable: familiarity with the nexus between human rights and nature-related issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

£42,000 full time equivalent; Band D remuneration framework
36 days’ holiday including bank/public holidays
Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave
Employer pension contribution of 8%
Healthcare cashback plan covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and more for the employee and children
Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters
Discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays and more
Flexible home-working arrangements
Online video recruitment process