Description Salary: £38,626 - £40,476 (Plus additional pay for mileage) Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: week commencing Monday 6 January 2025 Environment - Nurturing Nature, Sustaining Life Here at Cranborne Chase National Landscape, we’re looking for an important addition to our small but dedicated team based just outside Tollard Royal, on the Wiltshire-Dorset border. Whilst the legal term remains ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, all AONBs have been known as ‘National Landscapes’ as of 22nd November 2023. Cranborne Chase National Landscape is a nationally designated landscape and hosted by Wiltshire Council. As Nature Recovery Officer you’ll work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to deliver the Nature Recovery Plan on the ground, guiding its implementation on behalf of the National Landscape Partnership. You’ll have appropriate qualifications and considerable years of experience in environmental management, nature conservation or ecology/agroecology, have proven experience of delivering action of the ground. Competency in the use of GIS would be a bonus. You’ll also need to be an enthusiastic ‘people person’ who is used to working closely alongside and through farmers, landowners, local communities and other stakeholders. Developing close working relationships and partnerships with relevant organisations will be key to delivering the National Landscape’s Nature Recovery Plan, as will having a keen eye on funding opportunities. Proven experience in preparing funding bids would be preferable. You’ll also represent the National Landscape in, and positively input to, the ongoing development of a major ‘Big Chalk’ initiative in the south of England alongside many other collaborative projects as appropriate. If you relish a challenge and you are a team player with passion, initiative and self-motivation then we’d love to hear from you. Visit the Cranborne Chase National Landscape website: www.cranbornechase.org.uk Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Linda Nunn, Director Cranborne Chase, at lindanunncranbornechase.org.uk, or call 07377 701271. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you