At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to enhance biodiversity and implement innovative environmental projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to ecological sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature recovery and community engagement.
- Qualifications: Degree in ecology or environmental science and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 46142 - 50269 £ per year.
About the Role
Hours: 37
Salary: £46,142 to £50,269 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Closing date: 24 May 2026
Interview date: w/c 11 June 2026
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of specialists delivering biodiversity and ecological services.
- Lead the implementation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
- Provide expert advice to planning and development teams.
- Oversee the Herefordshire Biological Records Service and Tree Preservation Orders.
- Develop and deliver innovative projects including habitat restoration and species protection.
- Represent the council in regional and national forums, appeals, and media enquiries.
- Manage budgets and funding bids to support environmental priorities.
- Promote community engagement through volunteering and citizen science.
- Support the Nutrient Management Plan for the River Wye and River Lugg.
About You
You’ll be a confident and collaborative leader with:
- A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver complex environmental programmes.
- Significant experience in one or more of the following: ecology, biodiversity net gain, landscape, trees, open space and nature recovery.
- Significant experience of the UK planning systems.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
- A full driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits.
- A degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
Benefits
- A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Salary range of £46,142 – £50,269 (HC 10)
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
- Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Natural Environment Team Leader in Birmingham employer: Herefordshire Council
As a Natural Environment Team Leader in Hereford, you will join a forward-thinking council dedicated to enhancing biodiversity and ecological services. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and flexible working options, the council fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and community engagement. You'll have the opportunity to lead innovative projects while enjoying benefits like professional development support and a comprehensive pension scheme.
