Projects Officer – Land Management

If you have a passion for the environment and are keen to work with our team in Hertfordshire
to fulfil our aspiration to create a greener, cleaner, healthier environment, then this could
be the role for you.

We are looking for an individual with the ability and expertise to work on environmental land
management projects who wishes to take the next step in their career and join our growing Land
Management team.

Our ambitious Sustainable Hertfordshire Strategy includes a commitment to improve biodiversity
across Hertfordshire by 20% before 2050, and this is your opportunity to play a vital role in
making this target a reality.

The Countryside and Rights of Way Service works in partnership with private landowners,
communities and other local authorities to develop and deliver projects that enhance the
environment for people and wildlife. Our Land Management team has a broad project portfolio
encompassing woodland management, heathland restoration, chalk river restoration and developing
old railway lines as active travel routes.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing a professional advisory service to a range of land managers
• Writing management plans and proposals for environmental improvements
• Securing external funding
• Producing specifications, procuring works and managing delivery through contractors
• Working collaboratively with our Access and Communities teams.
• Managing a diverse range of projects simultaneously at different stages in the project
  lifecycle
• Working in locations ranging from urban green spaces to our National Nature Reserve

You may already have a track record in the delivery of environmental land management projects.
You will already be used to consensus building to establish support for ideas, and working
independently and collaboratively with a range of colleagues, professionals, partners and
members of the public.

You will enjoy and have examples of proactively managing a range of projects from start to
finish often with changing priorities, where your flexible approach ensures business priorities
are achieved.

A full current driving licence is essential, and you will be expected to work in rural
locations with difficult terrain.

You will be joining a talented and experienced land management team and will be supported in
your training and development.

Not only do you get to progress your career in countryside management, whilst contributing to
enhancing nature in Hertfordshire, you will be involved in projects that will make a
significant difference to our environment.

Benefits of working for us:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career development
• Salary exchange for additional benefits
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Shopping discounts
• Support groups and wellbeing schemes