Nature Conservation Officer

Location: Bower Ashton Depot Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT
Salary BG11: £38,626 - £40,476 pro rata
Contractual hours: Part time, 2 days per week (14.8 hours/ week), permanent
Ref: VAC006994

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated ecologist to join our Parks Team and make a real difference for people and nature.

What will I be doing?

You will work with colleagues to ensure that works meet statutory requirements for the protection of habitats and species and align with best practice.

You will undertake nature-based surveys and commission specialist investigations.

You will be part of our ash dieback tree management and canopy recovery programme. 

You will contribute to Bristol City Council’s ambitions for nature, supporting our Managing for Nature programme.

What do I need to have?

We are looking for someone educated to degree level in ecology or a related subject, with good experience of providing expert nature- conservation advice. 

You will have direct experience of undertaking nature- based surveys and commissioning work.

You should be enthusiastic and motivated and be able to work as part of a team.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Closing date: 29 June 2025.
Shortlisting will take place the week following closure.
Interviews are expected to take place in person on the 15th or 16th July 2025.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.