Greenspace Officer

Play a significant role in the development & delivery of actions to improve biodiversity across the Borough (ensuring there is effective dialogue with adjoining authorities as appropriate) including contributing significantly to the Council's response to the Climate Emergency.

To provide and /or procure specialist ecological support for the management & development of sites for biodiversity, wildlife and related issues.
Co-ordinate the work of partner organisations in relation to Bolton's greenspaces, with specific responsibility for the management of local Nature Reserves., This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or 'unbroken' service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits.

You will have a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant ecological or environmental field with experience of managing sites for wildlife and biodiversity.

You will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of wildlife and biodiversity issues as they relate to Local Authorities with an ability to prepare, implement and monitor management plans.

You will bring an enthusiasm for partnership working across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors and an awareness of the challenges relating to that.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

Grade G SCP 23 £32,076 to SCP 27 £35,745 (£16.62 to £18.52 per hour)
Permanent Contract, As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.