The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Full-time, permanent, agile working is supported.
Do you want to make a real difference for nature at a local level? Join the new Biodiversity and Climate Resilience Service in an exciting role, where you will help restore and protect Cherwell’s natural environment. As our Biodiversity Officer, you will play a key role in supporting projects and partnerships that deliver meaningful improvements for nature and create a lasting impact across Cherwell.
About the Role
As the Biodiversity Officer, you will support the delivery of the Council’s biodiversity ambitions and contribute to a wide range of initiatives that promote nature recovery and environmental resilience.
- Support the delivery of projects and actions within Cherwell’s Biodiversity Action Plan and Oxfordshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
- Assist in developing, monitoring and reviewing strategies and action plans, including a new Cherwell Biodiversity Action Plan.
- Work with local communities, Town and Parish Councils to support grassroot biodiversity initiatives.
- Champion opportunities to enhance biodiversity and nature recovery in decisions, policies and projects across different council teams and services.
- Help identify and secure funding to support nature recovery projects.
- Support positive work with local partner organisations to help deliver collaborative opportunities that benefit biodiversity and nature recovery.
- Assist with the delivery of statutory duties arising from the Environment Act 2021, including the Biodiversity Duty.
This is a hands‑on and varied role, ideal for someone looking to grow their career in biodiversity and environmental management.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong interest in biodiversity and nature recovery. You will bring:
- Experience supporting biodiversity or nature-based projects, policies or strategies.
- A good understanding of local habitats, protected species and wider biodiversity issues.
- Knowledge of biodiversity conservation, protection and nature recovery methods.
- Awareness of UK biodiversity legislation and policy.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of audiences.
- Ability to analyse information and produce clear reports.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
You will also be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, building positive relationships and contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes.
Benefits
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We offer agile working, which means we don’t have a rigid work location. Our staff work from home and in the office to suit the business need.
- A generous annual leave entitlement 27 days + Bank holidays.
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including generous Employer Contribution of 15.9% and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
- EV Salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
- Town centre office close to the station, canal and all amenities.
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