Local Nature Recovery Strategy Officer (LNRS)

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

LCC is seeking a LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy) Officer to lead the development and implementation of the LNR's for Greater Lincolnshire.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated candidate/project manager, who shares our desire to see bigger, better, and more connected nature-rich places throughout Greater Lincolnshire, that will benefit both wildlife and people.

About the role

LNRS's are locally led, evidence-based and collaboratively produced strategies which will highlight existing areas of value for nature, identify opportunities and establish priorities for restoring and creating habitats, as well as delivering wider environmental objectives using nature-based solutions.

The development of the LNRS's is a crucial element in helping to secure the recovery of nature across the whole of Lincolnshire. The area extends from The Humber in the north to The Wash in the south, and has a vast and rich natural heritage and array of habitats and landscapes including the rolling hills of the Wolds, ancient woodlands, a long and varied coastline and unique wetlands of the Fens and Humberhead Levels.

On a typical day, your role involves liaising with landowners, local authorities, and central government via DEFRA teams. You will be collaborating with wildlife charity groups, environment agencies, flood agencies, and the NFU to name a few. Your ability to adapt and be dynamic, whilst engaging strong negotiation skills will be key in connecting diverse stakeholders for impactful outcomes.

About you

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of the natural environment, and be an experienced project manager, with excellent organisational and communication skills and experience of working in partnership with a variety of organisations and professionals.

They will have the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, and communities as well as environmental organisations and land managers.

You will work in partnership with local authorities, Nature Partnership, land managers, businesses, and communities to identify local priorities and opportunities for nature recovery.

Please note this role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area and therefore a valid driving licence and use of a car is required.

About the team

As you engage with a diverse mix of partners across Lincolnshire, you'll be an integral part of our Sustainability and Natural Environment team. Comprising 10 experts, we collaborate on projects spanning natural environments and climate.

Our hybrid work model promotes flexibility, with team Tuesdays at the office, occasionally requiring additional days. Outside of work, we do like to get together too. Our social outings are not mandatory but we do want you to feel that you are part of the team and join us if you can, no pressure.

About Our Offer

Discover a career that comes with incredible benefits:

• Competitive Salary that matches your skills and expertise
• Green Book Local Government Terms
• Top-Tier Pension Scheme with up to 24% employer contributions
• Generous benefits like salary sacrifice for cars via Tusker — Drive a better car through Salary Sacrifice, plus discounts on amazing products and services across top brands with our partner Pluxee: Employee Benefit, Reward, Recognition & Incentives
• Work-Life Balance with a Full-Time 37-hour work week, flexible hours, and hybrid options
• Generous leave allowance — minimum 25 days leave to start, plus bank holidays, with the chance to buy more
• Free Financial Wellbeing Advice to support your future.

Join us for a fulfilling career that offers so much more than just a job!

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Applications will close on 21/04/25 and interviews will take place WC 05/05/25

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Dan Clayton - Sustainability Manager via email [e-mail]

Best of luck with your application!

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion, we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances, we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.