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The London Borough of Hackney has the largest expanse of green spaces in inner London. We have 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. We require the services of a Biodiversity Officer to work in our Parks Development team on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. You will 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.

You will understand the importance of biodiversity in an inner-city environment and will help ensure biodiversity improvements get support from politicians, stakeholders, and the wider community. Working as a Biodiversity Officer in Hackney provides unique opportunities to work closely with a number of stakeholders to improve habitats for nature and wildlife across the borough. You will be involved in developing physical improvements to our parks. You will liaise with the community to develop a series of biodiversity-related park improvement projects across a number of sites.

You will have experience working in a similar role, including some knowledge of running biodiversity-related volunteering projects. You will ideally have demonstrable budget management, project management and fundraising experience, plus excellent communication skills. Experience working with the community is vital, preferably working with park user groups. A self-starter able to work on your own initiative or part of a team, you will be comfortable working outside normal working hours and willing to work across the borough.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

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. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement. 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 also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; 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 people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. 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.