Location
Central London with hybrid working arrangements; staff are expected to attend their associated office for 20% of their contractual hours.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£32,240 per annum

About the Role
Join Natural England and play a vital role in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. This position offers a rare opportunity to influence systematic change within the planning system and planning casework through the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). The NRF aims to accelerate development while introducing innovative mechanisms for significant environmental protection and nature recovery at scale. You will support the set up of Natural England as a ‘Delivery Body’ under the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, contribute to project management, governance, and digital system development, and help build a scalable, flexible NRF service. Working within the Sustainable Development Portfolio, you will help shape legislative planning and policy reforms that are customer focused, digitally enabled, and sustainable in the long term. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.

About Natural England
Natural England is the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with statutory duties and powers. We provide evidence, expertise, and advice to recover nature and create better places for people to live. Our strategy focuses on four strategic outcomes: Recovering Nature, Building Better Places, Improving Health and Wellbeing, and Delivering Security through Nature.

Benefits
Natural England offers a supportive work environment with flexible working options including full-time, part-time, and hybrid arrangements. You will have access to tailored career progression, training, and development opportunities, including ten days annually for personal learning and development and three additional days for volunteering. The generous leave allowance starts at 25 days (pro-rata) and increases with service, alongside a Civil Service Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution. Additional benefits include shopping discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and access to the Civil Service Sport club.

Experience
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience supporting work with contractors or suppliers on digital systems or services (desirable).
- Experience of assisting with management of contractors or suppliers involved in digital system development (desirable).
- Experience providing programme or project support, including tracking progress, maintaining documentation, and assisting with reporting and coordination (desirable).

About You
Ambitious and motivated individual with strong communication and organisational skills. Able to quickly develop knowledge in new areas and support decision-making. You will be adaptable and able to contribute to ‘big picture’ thinking, supporting scalable and flexible service delivery. A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and collaborative working is essential.

Qualifications
Relevant experience and competencies are essential. Specific formal qualifications are not stated but the role requires professional judgement, technical skills, and the ability to deliver work to agreed targets and deadlines.

Competencies
- Technical Skills and Knowledge: Understanding the wider organisational context, supporting digital system development, and scheme design.
- Personal Effectiveness: Making objective decisions, driving improvements, and applying new technology.
- Work Delivery: Managing and delivering work to meet targets and deadlines, handling data responsibly.
- Putting People at the Heart of the Environment: Listening to and understanding diverse partners and customers to achieve the best outcomes.