Allen & York
Job title:
Nature Economist
Company
Allen & York
Job description
Job descriptionJob Title: Nature Economist
Location: London
Industry: Environmental Consulting & Sustainability
Job Type: PermanentAre you passionate about the intersection of economics, sustainability, and the natural world? Do you want to be at the forefront of valuing natural capital and driving sustainable decision-making? If so, this exciting opportunity is for you!We are seeking a Nature Economist to play a pivotal role in assessing the economic value of natural and social capital, helping businesses and communities make informed decisions that align with sustainability principles. You’ll be at the heart of integrating nature-based solutions into resource and infrastructure sectors, ensuring a holistic ecosystem-wide perspective in decision-making.Key Responsibilities:✅ Conduct economic analyses of natural capital, ecosystem services, and biodiversity to support sustainable resource management.
✅ Develop and implement economic models to assess environmental goods and services, including monetary valuation and habitat trading schemes.
✅ Provide policy and regulatory advice on environmental economics, with a focus on IFC Performance Standard 6.
✅ Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate economic insights into project and community risk assessments.
✅ Drive business development, contributing to proposals and tenders related to natural capital accounting.
✅ Prepare technical reports, economic valuations, and business cases for environmental projects.What You Bring:🌍 Degree in Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
📊 Experience in environmental or natural resource economics, ideally within a consultancy.
📈 Strong analytical and quantitative skills in economic modelling and valuation techniques.
📖 Deep understanding of global sustainability frameworks (e.g., SDGs, TNFD, natural capital accounting).
🗣 Ability to translate complex economic concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders.
✍ Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
✈ Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.Why Join?🚀 Collaborative and inclusive work environment in a globally recognised consultancy.
📚 Career development opportunities in a fast-growing sustainability sector.
💰 Competitive salary and benefits package.
🌱 A chance to make a real impact in shaping sustainable economic strategies.Interested?Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating a more sustainable future!Allen & York – delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.About usAllen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.Let us help build a better world, together.
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:16 GMT
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