NatureCityNorwich Project Officer - Green Spaces

CEMP; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government initiative in Norwich seeks a proactive Project Officer for the NatureCityNorwich Project. The successful candidate will coordinate efforts to enhance green spaces and engage with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include leading project development and ensuring milestones are met. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills with experience in project-based environments. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and flexible working options including hybrid models.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a project-based environment.
• Capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on project development areas and collaborate with partners.
• Support in coordinating project development and achieving milestones.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities.
• Provide research about green and blue nature assets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

NatureCityNorwich Project Officer Green Spaces | 9388 | Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2028 | 18.5 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum pro rata (Scale G) | County Hall, Norwich

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual to coordinate Norfolk County Council’s contribution to the NatureCityNorwich Project. In this role, you will support the development and delivery of this ambitious initiative, working with officers throughout multiple local authorities to facilitate nature recovery in Norwich.

NatureCityNorwich is a multi-partnership initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Nature Towns and Cities programme. This ambitious partnership project brings together Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, South Norfolk District Council, Broadland District Council and Norfolk Wildlife Trust to protect and enhance Norwich’s natural heritage. The partnership aims to address nature gaps in the city and improve access to green and blue spaces to shape a more climate‑resilient, biodiverse, and inclusive city.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on project development areas including new blended funding models; new nature‑friendly management models for blue and green assets; and new measurement models
• Support in coordinating the development of key project areas, working collaboratively with partners to achieve key project milestones, outputs, and outcomes
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities in the Nature City Norwich Boundary
• Provide research about green and blue nature assets within the Nature City boundary

Qualifications & Experience

You will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of working autonomously and as part of a team, with demonstrable experience of working in a project‑based environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work‑life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Redeployment closing date: 7 December 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 14 December 2025 23:59

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Charlotte Watts, Lead Project Manager on.