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Natural Infrastructure Officer
- Posted 29 September 2025
- Salary 18.34
- LocationPlymouth PL2 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Facilities & Environment
- ReferenceRQ1604643
Job description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are seeking a dedicated Natural Infrastructure Officer (Grade E) to support the delivery and enhancement of green infrastructure and environmental projects across a diverse landscape.
• This role involves a balance of project support, GIS mapping, data monitoring, community engagement, and natural environment stewardship.
• The successful candidate will help facilitate woodland creation schemes, biodiversity improvements, and infrastructure monitoring in both rural and urban settings.
• The role contributes to the long-term vision for environmental sustainability and climate resilience, supporting key initiatives such as tree planting programmes, habitat improvement, and nature recovery planning.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Supporting woodland creation and tree planting applications, including GIS mapping (QGIS/ArcGIS), data management, and coordination of planting materials.
• Analysing data to track benefits and impacts of environmental initiatives – such as tree canopy coverage, flood mitigation, and access to greenspace.
• Facilitating community tree planting days and coordinating with local volunteer groups.
• Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements (e.g. Defra submissions, photographic evidence).
• Mapping and maintaining records of green estate assets and supporting biodiversity net gain (BNG) and nature recovery projects.
• Providing technical support for environmental projects and community engagement initiatives.
• Supporting strategic planning through data analysis, mapping, and environmental evidence collation.
• Assisting with events, consultations, and awareness campaigns aimed at encouraging public use and care for natural spaces.
• Monitoring compliance with relevant environmental and health & safety legislation.
Skills/Experience:
• Natural environment data analysis and visualisation
• Environmental project coordination
• Tree planting and woodland creation processes
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nature Recovery principles
• Knowledge of environmental legislation (e.g. Habitats Regulations, NERC Act, Wildlife and Countryside Act)
• Report writing, evidence collation, and submission to government bodies (e.g. Defra)
• Community engagement and volunteer coordination
• Experience supporting or leading public consultations and environmental events
• Ability to communicate complex environmental data in accessible formats
• Liaising with internal departments and external partners
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience supporting budget monitoring and grant/funding applications
• Use of Microsoft Office and environmental management database
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 17/10/2025 @17:00.
• GIS mapping (QGIS and/or ArcGIS).
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Driving Licence: Required.