Location
Thame, Oxfordshire

Hours
Part-time - 15 hours per week

Salary
£34,000 per annum (pro-rata)

About the Role
Are you passionate about nature recovery and excited by the opportunity to shape and deliver a long-term approach to biodiversity at a local level, working with the community to turn ambition into practical action? We are looking for a proactive Landscape Management Officer to lead the delivery of a three-year project at Thame Town Council that will enable the enhancement and sustainable management of biodiversity on land owned or managed by the Council, while supporting wider environmental and community-led projects throughout the Thame parish. Working closely with Town Councillors, Officers, local partners, volunteers, community groups, residents, and landowners, you will develop the evidence base for nature recovery through biodiversity mapping and audits; support the work of Cuttle Brook Local Nature Reserve volunteers; and help secure funding to deliver a programme of biodiversity enhancement projects. Over the three-year fixed-term role, you will be responsible for delivering key milestones including the creation of a long-term Nature Recovery Strategy and Biodiversity Plan for Thame Town Council, managing habitat improvement projects, developing a pipeline of future environmental initiatives, and helping to secure external investment to ensure biodiversity enhancement continues beyond the life of the programme. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference—leaving Thame with stronger habitats, increased biodiversity, improved access to nature, and a clear long-term plan for environmental recovery.

Contract and Benefits
3-year fixed term contract
Local Government Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to public holidays

Experience
Experience in environmental or biodiversity projects, community engagement, or landscape management is desirable.

About you
You are proactive, community-focused, and passionate about nature recovery. You have strong communication and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including volunteers, local authorities, and community groups. You are organised and able to manage multiple projects to deliver key milestones within a fixed-term programme.

Qualifications
A relevant qualification in environmental science, ecology, conservation, or a related field is preferred but not essential. A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning is important.