Local Nature Recovery Strategy Engagement & Skills Officer

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £36,621- £40,458 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 3 day per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Help turn the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland into practical action. We are looking for an Engagement & Skills Officer to work with local authorities, environmental organisations and communities, educational establishments and businesses helping them understand, use and embed the LNRS in their plans and activities.

About the Role

You will engage with multiple sectors; provide guidance on applying LNRS priorities to plans, policies, projects and investment decisions; and organise workshops, events and other engagement activities. You will develop guidance, toolkits, case studies and learning materials, deliver training, and manage LNRS website and digital content. You will evaluate engagement and learning activities, prepare reports for a range of audiences, and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.

Some work outside normal hours may be required.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Significant practical experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership working and advocating change with diverse audiences, including direct work with local authorities, environmental organisations and communities, educational establishments and businesses.
• Experience developing and delivering tailored education, learning and guidance materials using recognised teaching and facilitation techniques, and knowledge of those techniques.
• A proven track record of producing technical and non-technical reports and stakeholder communications, and analysing data and information.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the local environment and biodiversity, behavioural change, and digital/social media engagement techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence decisions, work effectively in partnerships and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, websites and social media platforms.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Paul Killip - LNRS Project manager

Telephone: 0116 305 1356

Email: Paul.killip@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words)  that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

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