Nature Together Co-ordinator

We are recruiting for an experienced and skilled project co-ordinator with a passion for nature to deliver the 2 year 'Nature Together’ project.

We are excited to have been successful in securing funding from the National Heritage Lottery’s ‘Nature Towns and Cities’ Grant Programme for our ‘Nature Together’ project, which is funding this new role.

This Project is about building greater capacity in communities to take action for nature in the City of Bristol. Evidence shows access to nature and green spaces makes us healthier, happier, more connected and more resilient, https://naturetownsandcities.org.uk/ 

Our Nature Together project will the following:

• Reviewing policies, systems and practices at Bristol City Council to find better ways to work collaboratively with communities that want to improve nature.
• Co-developing a ‘one front door’ approach and ‘Green Permit Scheme’ that makes it easier for communities and partners to access council services.
• Working collaboratively with communities, project partners and our own colleagues to find greater opportunities to develop nature plans, support volunteering and community-led action, develop skills such as conservation, conduct quality and nature audits, build a project pipeline for action and seek new ways of funding.

You will work closely with the Nature Together Project Manager and Bristol City Council colleagues. It is vital that you have the confidence and experience to build successful working relationships both with our project partners: Avon Wildlife Trust, Your Park, Bristol and Bath, the Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership and the Natural History Consortium and importantly the 3 community groups that have applied to be part of the project.

Our partners will be recruiting three complimentary posts: A Nature Together Community Co-ordinator hosted by the Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership, a Community Ecologist hosted by Avon Wildlife Trust and a Community Park Lead hosted by Your Park, Bristol and Bath.

We are holding a 30min teams online drop-in session to learn about the project and answer your questions. If you are interested please email: [email protected]

Please note that we do not accept CVs and you will need to complete the online application form via the Bristol City Council website.

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.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

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.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact [email protected], / 07710 396 746 or [email protected]

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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