Business Development Lead

Business Development Lead (Nature Finance)

CreditNature is a pioneering Nature Fintech company dedicated to transforming the relationship between the economy and the natural world. We unlock scalable, nature-positive investment by providing the critical infrastructure for a high-integrity nature market. Our proprietary NARIA (Natural Asset Recovery Investment Analytics) framework is the world's first independently accredited methodology for measuring ecosystem uplift.

We generate verifiable Nature Credits, providing corporations and financial institutions with robust mechanisms to invest in ecosystem restoration, manage nature-related risks, and meet emerging reporting requirements.

There is an opportunity to be part of our small but dynamic team where you will own the full enterprise sales cycle for Nature Credits and NARIA.

Main Purpose

We are seeking an exceptional, mission-driven Business Development Lead to establish and lead our business development and commercial growth, initially in the Yorkshire market and then across the UK. This is the key commercial role determining the project’s early revenue trajectory and ability to scale, requiring an entrepreneurial “market-maker” mentality. Operating in the voluntary nature markets, you will create and convert demand for high-integrity Nature Credits by engaging C-suite leaders (CFOs, CSOs, CEOs). This role demands sophisticated B2B solution selling skills, a strong regional network, and an unwavering belief in the mission to integrate ecological restoration into the economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Go-to-market strategy & execution
• Consultative selling & market education
• Relationship management & regional advocacy
• Internal collaboration & feedback.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Proven experience and demonstrable success in a senior Business Development or similar strategic sales role.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Certifications related to sustainable finance or ESG (e.g. CFA ESG Investing).

More information:

• Job type: Permanent, full time or part-time four days a week will be considered.
• Start date: Q1 2026
• Salary: Starting at £60,000 + commission.
• Location: Remote-worker in the North of England. Strong networks in Leeds and/or Manchester highly preferred; regular on-site engagement across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. You may on occasion be asked to work at alternative premises or change your place of work as may be reasonably required by the Company.

To apply for this position please use the ‘apply for this job’ link. You will be required to upload a CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) and covering letter (1 side of A4) that tells us how your skills align with our mission.

If you have any questions, please email info@creditnature.com stating “Enquiry RE Business Development Lead” in the ‘Subject’ line.

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025 however we will review applications as they are received and may stop accepting applications earlier as a result.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

CreditNature is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At CreditNature we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

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