Nature Recovery Projects Officer

As Nature Recovery Projects Officer you will be responsible for a programme of projects from the CHaPRoN delivery plan that protect, enhance and restore the coastal habitats of saltmarsh and seagrass within the harbour and fulfils CHaPRoN's responsibilities for the Solent Seascape Project.

You'll possess relevant qualifications and have excellent general knowledge of ecology/conservation and the ability to quickly build a strong knowledge base relating to specific habitats/species.

You will have experience in delivering wildlife restoration and/or creation projects, in scientific monitoring of project sites and of working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes. The skills required for the role include competent project management, understanding of licensing and consenting of habitat management projects and experience of applying for and obtaining grants or other funding.

You will be a confident communicator, able to work effectively and build positive relationships with partners, stakeholders, colleagues, and contractors.

Working with us, you'll enjoy

Chichester Harbour National Landscape is one of the most important sites for wildlife in the UK, as well as being an active harbour for water users.

Our focus is on the protection and restoration of nature as well as recreation and leisure. In response to the declining state of nature, we established the CHaPRoN partnership (Chichester Harbour Protection and Recovery of Nature) in 2020, as an initiative to help protect and restore the Harbour's natural environment. CHaPRoN is one of ten partners in the Blue Marine Foundation's Solent Seascape Project: a five-year, multi-million-pound conservation project to reconnect the Solent into a functioning seascape by improving the condition, extent, and connectivity of key marine and coastal habitats.