Nature Recovery Officer (SO2)

Who You Are

• You are organized, analytical, and motivated to make a difference in environmental programs.
• You have experience in supporting or coordinating projects or programs with multiple workstreams.
• You possess a working understanding of ecology, biodiversity, or habitat management.
• You have the ability to review technical information and provide clear, practical advice.
• You are confident working with a range of stakeholders across different sectors.

What the Job Involves

• Coordinating a major, multi-year Landscape Recovery programme.
• Supporting governance, funding, and reporting aspects of environmental initiatives.
• Reviewing planning applications and ensuring biodiversity and BNG requirements are secured.
• Providing evidence-based advice by assessing ecological information.
• Supporting and contributing to habitat management plans for long-term environmental outcomes.
• Using and interpreting GIS and spatial data to inform decisions and programme delivery.
• Collaborating with partners such as Natural England, consultants, landowners, and internal teams.
• This role is focused on making things happen at scale, not just field-based ecology work.

Skills

• Project coordination in environmental programs
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Capability to review and analyze technical information
• Experience with ecology, biodiversity, or habitat management
• Excellent communication with stakeholders
• Experience with GIS and spatial data interpretation