The Royal Parks

Conservation Officer

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Job Location

North West London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Conservation Officer
London, NW1 (with extensive regular travel to all parks)

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St Jamess Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Conservation Officer to join us on a full-time basis, for a six month, fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,666 to £36,921 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- 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

This is a brilliant opportunity for a conservation management professional with a track record in delivering habitat and biodiversity projects to join our prestigious and impactful organisation.

Working in some of Londons most iconic and ecologically significant spaces, youll have the chance to gaining experience in diverse habitats, from wetlands to acid grasslands, while contributing directly to climate resilience and biodiversity enhancement.

Whats more, youll be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about safeguarding nature, whilst benefiting from extensive learning opportunities, a collaborative environment and the chance to make a tangible difference in the heart of London.

The Role

As a Conservation Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing biodiversity across The Royal Parks.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and volunteers, you will boost ecological resilience and deliver impactful conservation projects.

Supporting the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan, you will develop and manage conservation projects, offering specialist advice and helping secure funding.

Your work will involve practical conservation activities across diverse habitats, supervising contractors and volunteers and ensuring projects align with health and safety protocols.

Additionally, you will:

- Help monitor project outcomes
- Develop and deliver community engagement activities
- Promote biodiversity programmes through social media and other communications

About You

To be considered as a Conservation 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 communication, negotiation and engagement skills

Other organisations may call this role Conservation Project Officer, Biodiversity Officer, Habitat Restoration Officer, Ecological Projects Officer, Wildlife Conservation Co-ordinator, Environmental Conservation Officer, Biodiversity Projects Officer, or Parks Conservation Officer.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Conservation Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

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Location: North West London, GB

Posted Date: 11/29/2024
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November 29, 2024
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