Location
Nottingham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£40,777 per annum

About the Role
Shape the future of nature in Nottingham, a city of green ambition committed to protecting and enhancing its natural environment. As the Biodiversity & Greenspace Policy Officer, you will lead the integration of biodiversity into local planning, projects, and policy. Your work will support the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), nature recovery strategies, and the creation of greener, healthier communities across Nottingham. This role involves making real-world ecological change happen in one of the UK’s most forward-thinking urban environments.

You will act as the Council’s lead technical expert on ecology, biodiversity, and the Environment Act 2021. Responsibilities include providing expert advice on planning, policy, and strategic projects; leading the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain, including advising on planning applications and applying DEFRA’s statutory metrics; supporting the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and Nottingham’s wider ecological ambitions; contributing to city-wide green infrastructure and the “Greener, Healthier, Happier” greenspace strategy; overseeing and advising on designated wildlife sites and promoting nature-led site management; writing guidance and policy documents; and collaborating across departments and with community groups to champion biodiversity for all.

Why This Role Matters
Biodiversity is about shaping places where people and nature thrive together. This role offers a platform to create citywide impact while working closely with planners, ecologists, policymakers, and passionate local communities. If you believe that policy and practice go hand in hand and want to help Nottingham lead the way on urban nature, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Gain
A rewarding, strategic role with visible local impact
Opportunities to shape nature recovery at a city level
A chance to help shape a greener and more inclusive Nottingham
A role with visible impact in your local community
Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
Flexible working and employee wellbeing support
Generous local government pension and holiday scheme

Experience
Proven experience advising on planning applications, strategic plans, and site management related to ecology and biodiversity.
Technical credibility and influence in multi-disciplinary settings.
Familiarity with biodiversity legislation and policy, especially Biodiversity Net Gain and the Environment Act 2021.
Experience working with GIS, mapping, and monitoring tools.

About you
Degree qualified in ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
Confident in engaging with communities, partners, and councillors on nature-positive projects.
Collaborative, organised, and committed to high-impact, place-based working.
Passionate about delivering ecological and environmental improvements in urban settings.

Qualifications
A relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline is essential.