Biodiversity Officer

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

Biodiversity Officer

Agreement Type: Fixed Term / Secondment

Work Pattern: Full Time

SCP Range: £46,854 - £47,925

Position Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

We 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, with 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.

33 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.

• 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.
• Help ensure biodiversity improvements get support from politicians, stakeholders and the wider community.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve habitats for nature and wildlife across the borough.
• Develop physical improvements to our parks and liaise with the community to create biodiversity-related park improvement projects across a number of sites.
• Manage projects, budgets, fundraising and run biodiversity-related volunteering projects.

• Experience in a similar biodiversity role and knowledge of running volunteering projects.
• Demonstrable budget management, project management and fundraising experience.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with the community, preferably with park user groups.
• A self‑starter able to work independently or as part of a team, comfortable working outside normal working hours and willing to travel across the borough.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application, completing a number of competency‑based questions that allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates, so we encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: 15 March 2026 (22:59)
Interview date: W/c 30 March 2026

We are working towards a vision of a place for everyone, where residents and staff can be proud, celebrating diversity and ensuring everyone feels valued, inclusive and involved. To achieve this, we look for people who are proud, ambitious, pioneering, open, proactive and inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that disadvantage can be caused by social and economic circumstances and actively work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under‑represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Hackney Works, which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.