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How to Apply for GeschäftsführerIn und MitgründerIn - Natur Kataster gGmbH (m/w/d)

at The Landbanking Group

🏢 About The Landbanking Group

The Landbanking Group is pioneering Nature Equity, a novel asset class that reverses nature loss by monetizing ecosystem services. By building the Natur Kataster gGmbH, you'll be at the forefront of integrating natural capital into economic and political systems, offering a unique opportunity to drive systemic change for global sustainability.

About This Role

As GeschäftsführerIn and MitgründerIn, you will build the Natur Kataster gGmbH from the ground up, establishing governance structures and strategic partnerships. This role is impactful because you'll create the institutional backbone for a national nature cadastre, directly influencing land-use policy and private sector engagement in Germany.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a call with a ministry official to discuss data sharing for the cadastre, followed by a strategy session with the founding team on governance structure. Afternoon could involve meeting with a landowner association to build trust, and ending with drafting a funding proposal for a foundation.

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🎯 Who The Landbanking Group Is Looking For

  • An entrepreneurial leader with a track record of building organizations or initiatives from scratch, comfortable with ambiguity and high autonomy.
  • Experienced in navigating political processes at EU or federal level, ideally in land use, environment, agriculture, or climate policy.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, with ability to build trust among ministries, landowners, scientists, and NGOs.
  • Passionate about nature conservation and sustainability, with a strategic mindset to scale impact through partnerships and funding.

📝 Tips for Applying to The Landbanking Group

1

Tailor your CV to highlight early-stage organizational building, even if it's a project or initiative, not just a company.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to the specific policy areas (EU or German) relevant to land use and environment.

3

Show concrete examples of how you've managed diverse stakeholders with conflicting interests (e.g., ministries vs. landowners).

4

Mention any familiarity with the concept of 'Nature Equity' or similar natural capital accounting frameworks.

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Prepare a short pitch on how you would approach the first 100 days of building the Natur Kataster gGmbH.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your entrepreneurial drive and experience in setting up governance structures from scratch.', 'Highlight your political acumen and ability to engage with policy makers at EU or federal level.', 'Demonstrate your understanding of the nature conservation landscape in Germany and key stakeholders.', "Show passion for the mission of reversing nature loss and your vision for the Natur Kataster's impact."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study The Landbanking Group's existing projects and publications on Nature Equity to understand their approach.
  • → Review current German and EU policies on biodiversity, land use, and natural capital accounting (e.g., EU Nature Restoration Law).
  • → Familiarize yourself with key stakeholders in the German nature conservation space, such as Bundesamt für Naturschutz and relevant ministries.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you prioritize building the organization's governance structures in the first year?
2 Describe a time you navigated a conflict between environmental goals and economic interests among stakeholders.
3 What is your understanding of Nature Equity and how would you communicate it to a skeptical landowner?
4 How would you secure initial funding and partnerships for a non-profit nature cadastre?
5 What metrics would you use to measure success for the Natur Kataster in its first 3 years?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus only on corporate experience without showing understanding of non-profit governance and public sector engagement.
  • Avoid vague statements about 'saving the planet' without concrete examples of how you've driven change.
  • Don't overlook the need for political savvy; this role requires navigating complex policy landscapes, not just business strategy.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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