Projects Officer - Land Management

Job Title:Projects Officer - Land Management
Location: Hertford / Stevenage Hybrid working options available. Travel required to sites throughout Hertfordshire.
Starting Salary: £29,269 with the opportunity to progress to £32,076 pa (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: 37 per week (although shorter hour contracts may be negotiable)
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Job Duties:

If you have a passion for the environment and are keen to work with our team in Hertfordshire to fulfil our aspiration to create a greener, cleaner, healthier environment, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an individual with the ability and expertise to work on environmental Land Management projects who wishes to take the next step in their career and join our growing Land Management team.

Our ambitious Sustainable Hertfordshire Strategy includes a commitment to improve biodiversity across Hertfordshire by 20% before 2050, and this is your opportunity to play a vital role in making this target a reality.

The Countryside and Rights of Way Service works in partnership with private landowners, communities and other local authorities to develop and deliver projects that enhance the environment for people and wildlife. Our Land Management team has a broad project portfolio encompassing woodLand Management, heathland restoration, chalk river restoration and developing old railway lines as active travel routes.

Responsibilities of this role include:

- Providing a professional advisory service to a range of land managers

- Writing management plans and proposals for environmental improvements

- Securing external funding

- Producing specifications, procuring works and managing delivery through contractors

- Working collaboratively with our Access and Communities teams.

- Managing a diverse range of projects simultaneously at different stages in the project lifecycle

- Working in locations ranging from urban green spaces to our National Nature Reserve

You may already have a track record in the delivery of environmental Land Management projects. You will already be used to consensus building to establish support for ideas, and working independently and collaboratively with a range of colleagues, professionals, partners and members of the public.

You will enjoy and have examples of proactively managing a range of projects from start to finish often with changing priorities, where your flexible approach ensures business priorities are achieved.

A full current driving licence is essential, and you will be expected to work in rural locations with difficult terrain.

You will be joining a talented and experienced Land Management team and will be supported in your training and development.

Not only do you get to progress your career in countryside management, whilst contributing to enhancing nature in Hertfordshire, you will be involved in projects that will make a significant difference to our environment.

Please click on these links to see more information on the work that we do.

Closing Date: 21st January 2024

Interview Date: w/c 29th January 2024

Please note that we will be viewing applications prior to the closing date although no offers will be made. We can also be flexible with respect to interview dates and times so please apply and inform us should you need a different day or time mentioned

Benefits of working for us:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.