Nature Recovery Officer: Protected Sites & Farm Advice

Natural England; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England in Nottingham is seeking a Higher Officer to drive nature recovery through farm advice and protected sites management across the East Midlands, aligning with national conservation objectives and the 25 Year Environment Plan.

You will provide expert conservation advice to land managers, regulate protected sites, support Countryside Stewardship schemes, and help deliver nature-based solutions through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Good level of agricultural knowledge and agri-environment schemes, particularly Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier.
• An understanding of what makes protected sites ecologically valuable and a working knowledge of how to manage sites for nature conservation.
• A broad understanding of priority habitat management, ideally with more detailed experience in either species rich grassland, wetlands, wood pasture or heathland.
• The ability to gain technical understanding and knowledge quickly over an agreed timetable is a key skill to demonstrate.

Responsibilities

• Engage with farmers and land managers to drive forward nature recovery, providing advice, signposting and encouragement regarding ongoing and new opportunities such as Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier, Landscape Recovery scheme, Capital Grant schemes, England Woodland Creation Offer, Biodiversity Net Gain and Green Finance.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Protected sites knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Land management

Job description

Natural England in Nottingham is seeking a Higher Officer to drive nature recovery through farm advice and protected sites management across the East Midlands, aligning with national conservation objectives and the 25 Year Environment Plan.

You will provide expert conservation advice to land managers, regulate protected sites, support Countryside Stewardship schemes, and help deliver nature-based solutions through collaboration and knowledge sharing.