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This is a terrific opportunity for a ecology or biodiversity conservation project professional with experience of managing consultants and contractors to develop their career with our historic organisation.

Help Nature Thrive Biodiversity Project Officer

| The Royal Parks

Location: The Regent’s Park – London

Salary: £33,666 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Full Time: Fixed term – Until 30th September 2027

Closing Date: 07/04/2026

Job Description

The Role

As a Biodiversity Project Officer, you will help us deliver an ambitious programme of biodiversity enhancement projects in the heart of London as part of our Help Nature Thrive initiative, funded by players of Peoples’ Postcode Lottery.

Working closely with colleagues, external partners, volunteers and contractors, you will boost biodiversity and increase our parks’ resilience to climate change.

You will be involved at all stages of project delivery, from scoping potential projects to developing proposals, undertaking practical work, and directing and supervising others.

Moreover, you will engage the public, sharing our objectives, project progress and outcomes to ensure we have public buy-in for this important work.

Additionally, you will:

  • Support the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan
  • Respond to general conservation enquiries and provide specialist nature conservation advice
  • Plan, schedule and co-ordinate the Help Nature Thrive Conservation and Enhancement Programme
  • Help manage the project budget
  • Collect, collate and share data with colleagues
  • Ensure data on projects and volunteers is recorded

About You

To be considered as a Biodiversity Project Officer, you will need:

  • Experience of scoping, designing and delivering conservation management and enhancement projects in a range of habitats
  • Experience of managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of conservation projects
  • Excellent advocacy, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent team working and organisation skills

The Benefits

  • Salary of £33,666 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
  • Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
  • Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Offices in a beautiful location

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!

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