Nature Networks Project Officer

Closes 19 July 2026 Fixed Term Appointment until end of March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency

This is an exciting opportunity to join the ‘Nature Networks’ project, a new addition to Forestry England’s Biodiversity Programme with the aim to create over 15,000 ha of dynamic habitat corridors along roads, rides and watercourses, improving ecological connectivity and enabling species movement across forest landscapes. As Nature Networks Project Officer you will oversee the development and delivery of North District’s Nature Networks project, managing it through concept and definition project stages, and facilitating their effective implementation on the ground.

You will develop key project documentation, including ecological feasibilities and project plans, working closely with other colleagues such as forest planners to link nature networks with existing open habitats and protected sites. As nature networks move into their delivery stage, you will plan operations and work closely with foresters and ecologists to turn them into a reality on the ground.

In the longer-term, you will develop management plans for new networks and working with contractors and volunteers.