Biodiversity Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago

Central London, United Kingdom The Royal Parks Full time

Community Engagement Specialist - Foster Environmental Awareness

About the Organization
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charitable organization dedicated to managing expansive green spaces and historical landmarks across London.

We oversee over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare ecosystems, and significant historical sites.

Our parks include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park, Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, and Bushy Park.

In addition, we manage other vital public areas such as Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens, attracting 77 million visitors annually.

Our initiative, Help Nature Thrive (HNT), addresses the urgent global biodiversity crisis by enhancing the resilience and biodiversity of The Royal Parks while fostering connections with visitors.

With annual funding of £900k from the People's Postcode Lottery, we aim to improve park conservation, enrich visitor experiences, and gather data to guide management strategies.

We are seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to join our HNT Team on a full-time basis, with potential for extension based on funding availability.



Benefits

  • Competitive salary ranging from £32,666 to £34,000 per annum, based on experience
  • 26 days of annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years of service (pro rata)
  • Pension scheme with contributions from both employee and employer
  • Flexible hybrid working options
  • Private health insurance and wellness programs
  • Access to mental health support and resources
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Cycle-to-work initiative
  • Work environment in a picturesque setting

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with experience in delivering engagement initiatives within environmental and scientific contexts to join our dedicated team.

Your expertise in community engagement will be crucial to our Help Nature Thrive initiative as we strive to combat the global biodiversity crisis and enhance the resilience of London's cherished green spaces.


Role Overview

As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will collaborate with the Help Nature Thrive Team to boost participation, volunteerism, and communication within the Royal Parks.

In partnership with park teams, local authorities, and other stakeholders, you will identify target demographics and develop nature-focused engagement strategies to attract diverse community groups to the parks.

Your role will also involve promoting Help Nature Thrive to various audiences, including park visitors, volunteers, and the general public.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct outreach initiatives with local communities
  • Manage budgets and ensure all expenditures are documented
  • Assist in organizing the Help Nature Thrive Roadshow

Candidate Profile
To qualify for the Community Engagement Specialist position, you should possess:

  • Proven experience in developing and executing community engagement activities related to natural sciences, ecology, conservation, and green spaces
  • Strong relationship-building skills with various stakeholders and visitors
  • A genuine passion for and knowledge of urban nature in the UK
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office
  • A degree in an environmental or social science field or equivalent relevant experience

This position may require occasional evening and weekend work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe that diversity enhances our work and strengthens our organization.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Community Engagement Specialist, we welcome your application.

Successful candidates will be selected based on merit.

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