Conservation & Woodland Operative in Birmingham

Do you have a passion for conservation, woodland management and helping nature thrive? As the UK's first accredited Nature City, Birmingham is delivering its ambitious City of Nature 25-Year Plan and investing in the protection, restoration and enhancement of its natural environment. We are looking to recruit a Conservation and Woodland Team Operative to support the delivery of biodiversity projects, woodland management and conservation activities across the city.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing Birmingham's parks, woodlands, nature reserves and open spaces. From habitat restoration and tree planting to sustainable timber production and estate management, you will help deliver practical conservation work that contributes directly to nature recovery across the city. This is an active and varied role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is committed to high standards of environmental stewardship.

You will work closely with Rangers, volunteers, community groups and work experience placements to deliver projects that support biodiversity, improve habitats and create resilient landscapes for future generations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Helping protect, restore and enhance Birmingham's natural environment
• Delivering practical conservation, woodland management and habitat improvement projects
• Supporting biodiversity recovery through tree planting, habitat creation and nature conservation activities
• Working with Rangers, volunteers and community groups to improve green spaces across the city
• Operating specialist equipment and ensuring work is carried out safely, sustainably and in accordance with environmental legislation

You will hold a full UK driving licence and possess a relevant qualification as well as practical experience in nature conservation, habitat management or environmental initiatives. You should demonstrate an interest in conservation, ecology or wildlife management, have an understanding of key health and safety standards and their application in outdoor work environments, and possess strong practical competence and resilience in challenging environments with experience working in physically demanding and complex outdoor conditions. Additionally, you should have the ability to handle unplanned public enquiries.

Join us and help shape the future of Birmingham's green spaces, delivering practical conservation projects that make a lasting difference for wildlife, habitats and communities across the city.

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.