Head of Green Finance Delivery

We’re looking for a Head of Green Finance Delivery to join us on a 24 month fixed term contract to lead the delivery of our green finance ambitions, turning complex ideas, partnerships and investment models into real, investable outcomes that support nature recovery, climate resilience and long‑term sustainability.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, finance and delivery, ensuring that new funding approaches move from concept to implementation at pace and scale, and that they deliver measurable environmental, social and financial impact. You’ll build confidence, capability and momentum so green finance becomes an embedded and durable part of how we fund our work, for now and for the future.

The National Trust’s commitment is “For everyone, for ever.” Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive. Our positions are open to all, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds to support our ambitions of reflecting the communities we serve and ending unequal access.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Executive Director of Experience & Revenue, you’ll play a critical part in enabling our ambitious climate and nature goals. You’ll work across a complex matrix organisation collaborating closely with colleagues in Finance, Legal, Climate & Nature, Estates, Fundraising, Policy and Communications.
There is flexibility on your contractual place of work, with a need to spend time at Heelis and Savoy Hill House, our Swindon and London offices. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.

What you'll be doing

As Head of Green Finance Delivery, you’ll be accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of our green finance portfolio. You’ll translate strategic ambitions into clear delivery plans, roadmaps and milestones, leading multiple interdependent initiatives such as investment vehicles, blended finance models, nature markets and partnerships.

You’ll establish robust delivery governance, managing risk, dependencies and benefits, and provide clear, confident reporting to executive leaders, boards and committees. You’ll design and embed delivery standards, tools and ways of working, building delivery confidence and maturity across the organisation.

Externally, you’ll work with partners to ensure that funding mechanisms and partnership models are operationally viable, well governed and aligned with our values. You’ll maintain a relentless focus on outcomes, ensuring progress is measured, impact is tracked and learning is embedded to support continuous improvement.

Who we're looking for

You’ll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths, and the judgment to apply them effectively at scale;

• Significant senior‑level experience delivering green finance, climate finance, impact investment or nature‑based initiatives
• Proven ability to take complex initiatives from concept through to operational delivery at scale
• Strong understanding of financial, commercial and investment‑related delivery in a mission‑led context
• Experience establishing governance, controls and assurance for complex programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including with senior leaders and external partners
• Ability to operate confidently in ambiguous, evolving environments
• Collaborative, pragmatic and purpose‑driven, with a strong alignment to values and public benefit

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. xwzovoh We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places