Nature Recovery Officer

Nature Recovery Officer Environment & Communities Blue & Green Infrastructure

Be part of one of London's most ambitious rewilding programmes and help deliver nature recovery at scale.

We're looking for a Nature Recovery Officer to join a forward-thinking team, playing a key role in delivering major environmental initiatives across the borough.

The role

You'll work at the intersection of ecology, planning and programme delivery, supporting large-scale nature recovery programmes and embedding biodiversity into development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of large-scale nature recovery projects
• Reviewing planning applications and ensuring Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements
• Providing clear ecological advice based on technical information
• Contributing to habitat management and long-term environmental outcomes
• Using GIS and spatial data to inform decisions
• Working with partners including Natural England, consultants and landowners

About you

• Background in ecology, environmental management, planning or similar
• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret technical data and provide practical advice
• Experience supporting projects or coordinating programmes

Location: Enfield (hybrid working available)

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape how nature is protected and enhanced through innovative, large-scale environmental work.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.