Job Title: Projects Officer - Land Management Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 pro-rata for part time Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth & Environment About the team 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. About the role 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 About you 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. Please follow these links to see more information on the work that we do. Website - www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/cms Facebook page - www.facebook.com/HertsCMS This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles: Technical services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Andrew Taylor on 01992 55606 for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 16th December 2024 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.