Biodiversity Officer

You will hold a relevant qualification of substantive experience in a relevant discipline as well as demonstrating:

• experience in ecology, biodiversity, or environmental planning
• a proactive, innovative approach
• strong partnership and delivery skills
• a passion for nature recovery in cities
A full UK driving licence is also essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in establishing Birmingham as one of the UK's foremost Nature Cities. As the UK's first accredited Nature City, Birmingham is delivering its ambitious City of Nature 25-Year Plan, placing nature recovery, biodiversity enhancement and environmental resilience at the heart of the city's future. Created to support the city's Nature City designation, deliver the City of Nature Plan and implement new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) responsibilities, this role sits at the forefront of urban nature recovery. The post will lead on the designation of sites as Biodiversity Net Gain receptor sites, help establish Birmingham as a registered provider of BNG credits, and secure investment in the city's natural environment. In addition, you will be responsible for the management of the Council's Conservation and Woodland Management Team, overseeing the delivery of practical habitat creation, woodland management and biodiversity improvement projects across Birmingham's parks, green spaces and nature reserves., You will lead Birmingham's approach to biodiversity enhancement and nature recovery by:
• identifying, developing and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain receptor sites across the city
• establishing and managing the Council's role as a registered provider of Biodiversity Net Gain credits
• embedding biodiversity, nature recovery and ecological enhancement within planning, development and land management processes
• leading and developing the Conservation and Woodland Management Team to deliver habitat creation, woodland management and biodiversity projects across parks and green spaces
• securing investment, developing partnerships and driving innovation in urban nature recovery
• supporting the delivery of Birmingham's City of Nature 25-Year Plan and wider biodiversity objectives
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, helping to shape the future of Birmingham's natural environment and creating lasting benefits for wildlife, habitats and communities across the city. Why It Matters This role is central to creating a greener, more resilient Birmingham positioning the city as a national leader in biodiversity and sustainable growth., Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.