Starting salary £41,992 pro rata with progression to £45,089 pro rata through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)
21 hours per week (hybrid working)
Permanent contract
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join its Landscape and Ecology team as Landscape Conservation Officer. With climate change and green spaces at the top of the Council’s priorities, this is an exciting time to join the team.
Reporting to the Landscape and Ecology Manager, you will be responsible for managing and implementing policies for our award-winning council-managed woodlands, nature reserves and other open spaces appropriate to their habitat type.
You will be working closely with our woodland and conservation volunteers and will be the first point of contact for members of the public on wildlife conservation and countryside issues, and promoting public enjoyment of the natural open spaces in the borough.
What we’re looking for:
* Degree or appropriate qualification in environment or land management or relevant experience at this level
* Experience of contract management and preparing work specifications
* Practical knowledge of a wide range of land management tasks such as fencing/gates, ditching, pond maintenance, woodland management/forestry
* Good working knowledge of conservation and the management of woodland and other habitats such as grasslands and ponds
* Good organisational skills and proven people skills
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel to sites across the borough
* Hybrid work with the expectation of attending the office at least two days a week
* Strong verbal communication skills in English
What we can offer you:
We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefits scheme, an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site.
Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for.
Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.
Closing date for applications is 31 May 2026
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