Natural Infrastructure Officer
Natural Infrastructure Officer
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30-09-2025
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Job Description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Natural Infrastructure Officer (Grade E) to support the delivery and enhancement of green infrastructure and environmental projects across a diverse landscape.
This role involves a balance of project support GIS mapping data monitoring community engagement and natural environment stewardship.
The successful candidate will help facilitate woodland creation schemes biodiversity improvements and infrastructure monitoring in both rural and urban settings.
The role contributes to the long-term vision for environmental sustainability and climate resilience supporting key initiatives such as tree planting programmes habitat improvement and nature recovery planning.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Supporting woodland creation and tree planting applications including GIS mapping (QGIS/ArcGIS) data management and coordination of planting materials.
Analysing data to track benefits and impacts of environmental initiatives such as tree canopy coverage flood mitigation and access to greenspace.
Facilitating community tree planting days and coordinating with local volunteer groups.
Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements (e.g. Defra submissions photographic evidence).
Mapping and maintaining records of green estate assets and supporting biodiversity net gain (BNG) and nature recovery projects.
Providing technical support for environmental projects and community engagement initiatives.
Supporting strategic planning through data analysis mapping and environmental evidence collation.
Assisting with events consultations and awareness campaigns aimed at encouraging public use and care for natural spaces.
Monitoring compliance with relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.
Skills/Experience:
Natural environment data analysis and visualisation
Environmental project coordination
Tree planting and woodland creation processes
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nature Recovery principles
Knowledge of environmental legislation (e.g. Habitats Regulations NERC Act Wildlife and Countryside Act)
Report writing evidence collation and submission to government bodies (e.g. Defra)
Community engagement and volunteer coordination
Experience supporting or leading public consultations and environmental events
Ability to communicate complex environmental data in accessible formats
Liaising with internal departments and external partners
Strong project and time management skills
Experience supporting budget monitoring and grant/funding applications
Use of Microsoft Office and environmental management database
Additional Information:
The closing date: 17/10/2025 @17:00.
GIS mapping (QGIS and/or ArcGIS).
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Driving Licence: Required.
Natural environment data analysis and visualisation Environmental project coordination Tree planting and woodland creation processes Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nature Recovery principles Knowledge of environmental legislation (e.g. Habitats Regulations, NERC Act, Wildlife and Countryside Act) Report writing, evidence collation, and submission to government bodies (e.g. Defra) Community engagement and volunteer coordination Experience supporting or leading public consultations and environmental events Ability to communicate complex environmental data in accessible formats Liaising with internal departments and external partners Strong project and time management skills Experience supporting budget monitoring and grant/funding applications Use of Microsoft Office and environmental management database
Employment Type
Full Time
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