Biodiversity Officer - Hackney, United Kingdom - Hackney Borough Council

Hackney Borough Council
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Salary - Grade- GBP £43,824 to £44, PO2- Contract Type- Permanent- Contracted Hours- Full Time - 36 hours per week- DBS Required- No- Department- Climate, Homes and Economy- Service- Sustainability and Environment- Closing date- 27/03/2024We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.

The London Borough of Hackney has the largest expanse of green spaces in inner London.

We have 58 parks, gardens and open spaces ranging from the largest concentration of football pitches in Europe at Hackney Marshes, to the beautiful historic setting of Springfield and Clissold parks.

29 of our parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Based within our Climate, Homes and Economy directorate, our Leisure, Parks and Green Spaces Service ensures that all of Hackney's parks and green spaces are safe, accessible for all and inviting to use.

We require the services of a Biodiversity Officer to work in our Parks Development team.

You will assist the Parks Development Manager and Grounds Maintenance Team to deliver the park-related elements of the Council's recently adopted Local Nature Recovery Plan.


You will understand the importance of biodiversity in an inner city environment and will help ensure biodiversity improvements get support from politicians, stakeholders and the wider community.

Working as a Biodiversity Officer in Hackney provides unique opportunities to work closely with a number of stakeholders to improve habitats for nature and wildlife across the borough.

You will be involved in developing physical improvements to our parks.

You will liaise with the community to develop a series of biodiversity-related park improvement projects across a number of sites.

You will have experience working in a similar role, including some knowledge of running biodiversity-related volunteering projects.

You will ideally have demonstrable budget management, project management and fundraising experience, plus excellent communication skills. Experience working with the community is vital, preferably working with park user groups.


A self-starter able to work on your own initiative or part of a team, you will be comfortable working outside normal working hours and willing to work across the borough.


There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services.

Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs.

It's one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.


The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

Interview date:
W/c 15 April 2024


We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved.

In order to achieve this, we look for people who are:
Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
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