At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage communities to protect and connect with Plymouth Sound's natural heritage.
- Company: Plymouth City Council, leading innovative environmental initiatives.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a passionate team in a dynamic outdoor environment.
- Why this job: Be part of the UK's first National Marine Park and shape future parks.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for nature and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Plymouth City Council is seeking a dynamic Natural Environment Officer to help deliver pioneering work within the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. This is a unique opportunity to work with diverse communities to reconnect people to the sea, experience the cultural and natural heritage of Plymouth Sound, learn more and change behaviours to protect it.
This role will be based within Plymouth City Council’s new Natural Environment Service – consisting of several groundbreaking programmes and teams across the themes of Communities, Trees, Marine, Nature Recovery, and Environmental Operations. The Service enhances Plymouth’s leadership as a Nature City with a track record in innovation across Climate, Nature, People, and Place programmes – working collaboratively to achieve maximum impact for the city and the wider region.
You’ll work as part of a passionate team delivering the UK’s first National Marine Park and helping to set a blueprint for parks of the future. Your focus will be on managing our rapidly expanding volunteer programme. You will be enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and able to communicate well within the team, with various partners and the public. Work will combine outdoor and indoor activities, providing opportunities to spend significant time in the magnificent Plymouth Sound.
This full‑time role is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement: Enhanced DBS Children’s check.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
To promote equality, mandatory interviews will be offered to those who meet the essential criteria and are disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; we can only consider applicants with an existing right to work in the UK.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Sam Balderson, Natural Environment Principal.
Closing date: Sunday 19th July. Interviews week commencing: 27th July.
