Hackney Council is seeking a Biodiversity Officer to join its Parks Development Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver real, on-the-ground biodiversity improvements across one of inner London’s richest and most diverse green space networks.

Hackney manages 58 parks, gardens and open spaces, including 33 Green Flag Award-winning sites. Working within the Climate, Homes and Economy directorate, you’ll play a key role in delivering the park-related elements of Hackney’s Local Nature Recovery Plan, supporting nature recovery in a dense urban environment.

      •     Support delivery of biodiversity projects across Hackney’s parks and green spaces

      •     Assist the Parks Development Manager and Grounds Maintenance Team

      •     Help implement the Council’s Local Nature Recovery Plan

      •     Develop and deliver biodiversity-focused park improvement projects

      •     Work closely with residents, community groups, stakeholders and politicians

      •     Support and contribute to biodiversity-related volunteering initiatives

      •     Promote the importance of nature, habitats and wildlife in an inner-city context

      •     Experience working in a biodiversity, ecology or green spaces role

      •     Understanding of biodiversity in urban environments

      •     Experience engaging with communities and park user groups

      •     Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills

      •     Ability to manage projects and contribute to budgets and funding bids (desirable)

      •     Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team

      •     Flexibility to work occasional evenings and across different sites in the borough

Hackney Council is committed to creating a borough where:

      •     Nature and biodiversity are protected and enhanced

      •     Communities are actively involved in shaping green spaces

      •     Diversity, inclusion and fairness are at the heart of everything we do

The Council particularly welcomes applications from disabled people and those under-represented in the workforce, and supports flexible working where possible.

Applications must be made online via Hackney Council’s recruitment portal.

Please note:

      •     CVs and supporting statements are not accepted

      •     Applicants must complete competency-based questions as part of the application

      •     For secondment opportunities, applicants should inform their line manager before applying

Hackney residents can access free employment support via Hackney Works:

hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk