Local Nature Strategy Engagement & Training Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council seeks an Engagement & Skills Officer to help turn the LNRS into practical action within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. You will engage with authorities, environmental groups and communities, guiding projects and embedding LNRS priorities across plans and investments.

You will develop guidance, run workshops, deliver training, manage the LNRS site and digital content, and prepare reports for diverse audiences while monitoring budgets and outcomes.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Significant practical experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working with diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and delivering tailored education, learning and guidance materials.
• Proven track record of producing technical and non-technical reports and stakeholder communications, and analysing data.
• Knowledge of local environment, biodiversity, behavioural change, and digital/social media engagement techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, including influencing decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, websites and social media platforms.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engage with multiple sectors and organisations to embed LNRS in plans and activities.
• Provide guidance on applying LNRS priorities to plans, policies, projects and investments.
• Organise workshops, events and other engagement activities.
• Develop guidance, toolkits, case studies and learning materials; deliver training.
• Manage LNRS website and digital content; evaluate engagement and learning activities.
• Prepare reports for audiences and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership working

Education materials development

Reports and communications

Data analysis

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Social media platforms

Job description

Leicestershire County Council seeks an Engagement & Skills Officer to help turn the LNRS into practical action within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. You will engage with authorities, environmental groups and communities, guiding projects and embedding LNRS priorities across plans and investments.

You will develop guidance, run workshops, deliver training, manage the LNRS site and digital content, and prepare reports for diverse audiences while monitoring budgets and outcomes.