Blue-Green Infrastructure Strategy Officer

Salary: BG12 £40,221 – £43,421
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term for 18 months
Location: Based at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS15 5TR
Reference: VAC005886

Bristol City Council is committed to developing and enhancing green space in the city for the
benefit of people and wildlife, through its policies and practices.

We are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced individual to help the council ensure
a positive strategic approach to blue/green infrastructure is developed for the natural
environment. The resulting strategy will form the basis for delivering nature recovery, urban
greening and the widest environmental benefits within placemaking projects.

This fixed term post will focus on two key areas,

• To develop a Bristol City Council Green Infrastructure Policy
• To develop a pipeline of green infrastructure projects

You will work closely with a range of council colleagues who are working on the ecological
emergency, biodiversity net gain, local plan and green space management. and benefit from the
positive working relationships we have with many relevant external organisations who are also
actively working on green matters.

The Blue-Green Infrastructure Strategy role is part of the Urban Design Team, within the
Planning Service. This role would suit a professional with experience of ecology, land-use
planning or green infrastructure. You will contribute positively to the City Council’s
corporate efforts to promote and increase biodiversity, ecological recovery and green
infrastructure for the benefit of people, nature and prosperity of the city.

Key elements of the role will be to:

• Develop a new Green Infrastructure Policy
• Develop up to 3 green infrastructure projects to full business case
• Represent Bristol City council interests in green infrastructure at partnership meetings and
  working groups
• Work closely with colleagues to support the Ecological Emergency Action Plan the delivery of
  Biodiversity Net Gain and broader Nature Recovery
• Present briefings, and training, on green infrastructure to officers, senior managers and
  politicians as and when required
• Work in partnership with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote and maximise the
  ecological benefits of a holistic place-based approach to sustainable growth and regeneration
  of the city.

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
on our website.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential
criteria in the Person Specification. 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 covering letter.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
or alternatively, please contact Pete Insole on [email protected]

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. Appointments
will be made on merit.