Access to Nature Officer Ref EE14125

Walsall - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 35412 - 38220

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Access to Nature Officer - Ref: EE14125

Grade: G7; Salary Range: 35412 - 38220

Fixed Term until 31st July 2028

The post holder will assist in the delivery of the Nature Towns and Cities (NTC) project through contribution to the new Walsall Nature and Health Strategy and action plan plan and deliver a wide range of community events and support communities with actions to deliver nature recovery in their local greenspace.

Any applicants who would like a conversation about the role should contact Colin Manning Countryside Operations Manager on or

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check National and Immigration Status Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted.Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time

At Walsall Council we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences skills and perspective are what set you apart so please ensure your application as a whole particularly your Supporting Information reflects your own voice.

Thanks to National Lottery Players

NTC Walsalls Nature and Health Strategy (Walsalls NHS) is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players we will be able to work with partners and communities to create greener healthier and thriving urban environments educating our communities and enabling nature connectedness.

Responsibilities

Carry out and evaluate small scale practical projects aligning nature-based solutions.

Engage with and contribute to local regional and national networks and initiatives where necessary to promote nature recovery in borough.

Work with colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders to deliver the NTC project.

Work within the team to plan and lead conservation activities and events design publicity material to build interest in NTC nature recovery activities and maintain records of project achievements.

Qualifications

Relevant ecological / environmental / conservation based HND (minimum requirement) qualification.

Numeracy and literacy to A level or equivalent.

Full Drivers Licence Category B minimum

Demonstrates continual professional development (CPD) particularly in one of the following fields: voluntary sector / land management / conservationand a commitment to ongoing CPD moving forward

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionAccess to Nature Officer - Ref: EE14125Grade: G7; Salary Range: 35412 - 38220Fixed Term until 31st July 2028The post holder will assist in the delivery of the Nature Towns and Cities (NTC) project through contribution to the new Walsall Nature and Health Strategy and action plan plan and ...