Location
Surrey, with responsibilities across Sussex and Kent including Ashford (Kent) and Worthing.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£41,550 per annum

About the Role
This role will lead and enable delivery of Natural England’s Health Agenda across Sussex and Kent. The Health Specialist plays a key part in strengthening the connection between nature, health, and wellbeing. Working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, you will develop and deliver projects that demonstrate the value of nature-based solutions in improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and delivering innovative projects that integrate health, people, and nature, embedding nature-based approaches across local and regional priorities.
- Building productive relationships with partners including NHS organisations, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, and environmental NGOs to develop shared objectives and opportunities.
- Managing procurement processes and contracts to ensure projects are delivered effectively, achieve value for money, and meet Natural England's governance requirements.
- Working independently to identify opportunities, develop project proposals, and drive delivery through to successful outcomes.
- Presenting evidence, project updates, and recommendations to senior managers and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Providing expertise on urban greening and green infrastructure, promoting nature’s role in creating healthier, more resilient communities.
- Contributing to strategic programmes that improve access to nature, health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability across Sussex and Kent.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape how nature can support healthier people and places while helping deliver Natural England's ambitions for nature recovery and societal wellbeing.

Experience
Proven ability to lead and deliver projects that connect health and nature, with experience in partnership working across health, environmental, and voluntary sectors preferred.

About you
- Ambitious and proactive, with the ability to identify improvements and inspire others.
- Strong communicator able to engage diverse audiences using clear and appropriate language.
- Skilled at building trusting partnerships and collaborating to achieve pragmatic outcomes.
- Able to work independently, managing multiple priorities and delivering to agreed targets and deadlines.
- Committed to acting with integrity, addressing challenges openly and objectively.
- Passionate about promoting the role of nature in improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities.

Qualifications
Please refer to the job description for detailed personal specification and qualifications requirements.