This is an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience delivering engagement activities in variety of environmental and science areas to join our dedicated organisation. Your engagement expertise will play a vital role in our Help Nature Thrive initiative as we work together to tackle the global biodiversity crisis and help some of London's most beautiful and well-loved green spaces become more resilient and biodiverse. So, if you want to enhance your skill set whilst working amidst stunning natural beauty in the heart of London, then apply today.
The Role
As an Engagement Officer, you will support the Help Nature Thrive Team to increase participation, volunteering and communication at the Royal Parks. Working with park teams, local councils and other key stakeholders to identify new target groups, you will develop plans and nature-focused engagement opportunities to attract audiences from a range of community groups to the parks. You will also support the effective promotion of Help Nature Thrive to a variety of audiences, including park visitors, volunteers and the general public.
Responsibilities
* Carry out development work with local communities
* Ensure all expenditure is approved and budgets and financial records are updated
* Help deliver the Help Nature Thrive Roadshow
Qualifications
* Experience developing and delivering community engagement activities in natural sciences, ecology, zoology, parks, green spaces, horticulture and conservation
* Experience developing relationships with a range of stakeholders and visitors
* Passion and knowledge about UK urban nature
* Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent numeracy skills
* Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office
* A degree level qualification in an environmental or social science subject or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
Note: This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work.
About the Employer
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. Help Nature Thrive (HNT) is an initiative aimed at tackling the global biodiversity crisis by making The Royal Parks more resilient, more biodiverse and more connected to the visitor. It is supported by £900k of annual funding thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery and seeks to deliver park conservation improvements, enhance the learning journey of visitors and collect data to inform management practices. We are now looking for an Engagement Officer to join our HNT Team on a full-time basis, until September 2026, subject to funding. This role is funded by the People's Postcode Lottery.
Benefits and Salary
* Salary of £33,666 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
* 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays
* Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
* Hybrid/agile working options
* Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
* Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
* Learning and development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Offices in a beautiful location
Diversity and Inclusion
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Application Process
Successful candidates will be appointed on merit. Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th December 2025. Please apply via the button shown.
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