Making Space for Nature Landowner Officer

Role Responsibility

The Environment Act 2021 has resulted in significant change to how biodiversity is dealt with at the local government level and no more so than through the introduction of Local Nature Recovery Strategies.

The Making Space for Nature in Kent and Medway project will develop this important strategic document for the county. The Strategy will agree and map our most valuable areas for nature, priorities for its recovery, and opportunities for wider environmental benefits. It will be collaborative and locally led, with a large emphasis on stakeholder engagement.

As responsible authority, Kent County Council is looking to assemble a dynamic team to deliver this landmark piece of work.

The Making Space for Nature Landowner Officer will take the lead on the land management elements of the project. They will be responsible for ensuring there is comprehensive and meaningful engagement with this important stakeholder group throughout the Strategy’s development. We are looking for an individual with significant experience of working with landowners, farmers and managers who has the drive and determination to ensure the Strategy benefits from this collective’s expertise and knowledge and secures their buy-in to, and support of, the priorities and actions it proposes.    

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis of 20 months; secondments and approaches from self-employed professionals will be considered.  Closing date for applications is 24^th July, with interviews expected to be held in the weeks commencing 7^th and 14^th August. 

For the Making Space for Nature in Kent and Medway project team, we are also currently advertising for a Local Government Officer, a Making Space for Nature Officer and a Coastal and Marine Officer. 

Contact Details

For more information about this position, telephone Liz Milne on 03000 413950 or email elizabeth.milne@kent.gov.uk.

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.