1. Eurosite
Eurosite – the European Land Conservation Network is a charitable association with more than 80 members in 26 European countries. Eurosite's vision is a Europe where nature is protected, restored and appreciated by all. We work towards this goal by offering nature managers and landowners opportunities to network internationally and exchange experiences on practical nature management. As the leading European umbrella organisation for natural site managers, we connect organisations and individuals committed to our vision. We believe that the future conservation of European nature can only be achieved through international cooperation. Eurosite is the European regional representative for the (global) International Land Conservation Network.

In recent years, our organisation has grown, and we have built a larger project portfolio and expanded our work on nature finance. The Eurosite network has direct access to land, offering significant potential for investors. The idea for a Eurosite Conservation Finance Accelerator (CFA) was conceived in 2023, and we have secured initial funding for further development. The CFA is a tool to support landowners, land managers, and conservation organisations in building investable restoration project pipelines and engaging with private and blended finance. To continue with the development of the CFA and to enable a more systematic approach to conservation finance, we are expanding the Eurosite Secretariat with the new position – a conservation finance officer.

In 2022, Eurosite switched to remote working. Most staff members are based in the Netherlands, where Eurosite has its legal seat, but we also have employees in Croatia, Poland and Latvia. The Dutch team regularly meets at a co-working office space. In addition, the entire team meets physically several times a year and regularly travels across Europe to meet members, project partners and funders. Within the network, English is our working language.

2. Your job

We are looking for a talented financial expert with a passion for nature and climate action. You will focus on finance innovations and market-based approaches to nature restoration. In the Eurosite Secretariat you will be part of the Business Development Team and report to the team lead. You will work closely with members and partners of Eurosite across Europe.

Your main tasks will be:

• Conservation Finance Accelerator: Implement Eurosite’s activities on conservation finance, starting with supporting the development of a Business Strategy and a Work Plan for Eurosite Conservation Finance Accelerator. Guide and support our members in the development of financially viable restoration project pipelines and feasibility assessments. Lead the assessment process of the potential of various finance models for upscaling nature restoration, including blended finance approaches, bonds, and voluntary biodiversity and carbon crediting. Contribute to the Conservation Finance Accelerator in the LIFE SUPER EU project that focuses on upscaling peatland restoration in Europe (this project runs until 2030).
  
• Engagement with private investors. Assist in preparing pitches, scanning the market, and expanding Eurosite’s network of private investors interested in supporting nature restoration. Support our members in their engagement with private investors, corporates, financial institutions, and public authorities interested in financing nature restoration. Contribute to the implementation of a diverse range of fundraising activities.
  
• Training for Eurosite’s practitioners’ community. Monitor and analyse emerging European and international policies, trends in conservation finance, financial mechanisms such as credits and bonds, and nature markets. Coordinate training and knowledge exchange for Eurosite members and partners, with the aim to strengthen the community. Help organising conservation finance bootcamps and other international network meetings.

The work is diverse and international in nature. As with all positions within the Eurosite Secretariat, the Conservation Finance Officer will contribute to a collaborative and dynamic work environment and may occasionally support other project-related activities.

3. Job requirements

• Proven experience with finance instruments, such as blended finance, payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credits, carbon markets, and impact investment.
• Proven experience with fundraising, preferably for nature and climate.
• Understanding of European biodiversity, climate, and restoration policy frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make difficult material easily accessible.
• Confidence with pitching and presentation of (financial) information for (non-technical) audiences.
• Able to collaborate in a relaxed manner with private-sector stakeholders, conservationists and landowners.
• Self-directed personality, with an ability to act on own initiative and as a team player.
• Thorough written and oral command of the English language, multiple languages beneficial.
• Genuine enthusiasm for European travel and meeting people from different European backgrounds.

4. Salary scale and full-time equivalent

Eurosite has its own (English) terms of employment and salary scales. The Conservation Finance Officer position is graded at a salary level between € 3.623 – € 4.000 for a 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent). An employment contract of 0.8 FTE (full-time equivalent) is envisaged. The initial contract is for one year, with a clear possibility for renewal. Eurosite views this role as part of its longer-term organisational capacity and aims to continue the position beyond the initial contract period, subject to performance and funding. In addition to statutory holidays, Eurosite employees are entitled to additional paid leave and ATV leave hours in proportion to full-time/part-time equivalent.

5. Your application

Can you see yourself in this position, working as part of the Eurosite team and contributing to innovative financing solutions for nature restoration in Europe? If so, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to recruitment@eurosite.org by 2nd March 2026. Please state ‘Application - Eurosite Conservation Finance officer’ in the subject line.

You can send any questions about the vacancy and/or procedure to Inga Ķuze (ikuze@eurosite.org) and Luukas Vanha-Eskola (lvanhaeskola@eurosite.org).

Job interviews are scheduled (online) for 9th March 2026 (first round) and 13th March (2nd round).

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