Space for Nature Community Officer

Organisation: Greening Campaign CIC (not-for-profit Community Interest Company)
Location: Hampshire (home-based, with travel across the County)
Hours: 25hrs week (£30,000 pro-rata) flexibility required including evenings and weekends
Contract: 18 month Fixed Term – view to extend (3 month probationary period)
Application deadline: 21st Aug 2026 (Interview date 26th August)

About the Greening Campaign

The Greening Campaign CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company working with local Hampshire communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change. We are proud to be Hampshire County Council’s flagship community climate change programme, currently working across 20 communities to deliver meaningful, lasting change

Our programmes focus on five key areas:

• Waste Prevention
• Space for Nature
• Health Impacts of Climate Change
• Energy Efficient Warmer Homes
• Cycle of the Seed

We have delivered positive outcomes for people of all ages, including vulnerable individuals, with proven benefits including reductions in loneliness, anxiety and stress. We are now at a pivotal point — having recently secured a National Lottery Grant, we are extending our programme and providing further in-person support.

Why this Job Matters

To succeed in creating Space for Nature, we need communities to come together and make a difference where they live, to take action themselves and to persuade others to do things differently. This new role will support communities to understand the changes they can make together. Simple yet effective changes working through Greening Campaign Space for Nature programme.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting neighbourhoods and communities

• In each community, walk with residents and identify where and what action could be taken to support nature.
• Deliver the Greening Campaign’s clear Space for Nature pathway, with learning opportunities for those wishing to take action in their community
• Provide talks and events for communities, inspiring them to collectively take action for nature.
• Provide ongoing support to communities and connect them with opportunities to ensure the action they take is sustainable and long term.
• Work with colleagues across the Greening Campaign to provide a cohesive programme for communities across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight.
• Support the gathering of information for Monitoring & evaluation of the work communities undertake for creating Space for Nature
• Collect stories celebrating success for reports and through creation of social media posts.

Job Specification

• A passion for improving space for nature and the ability to understand how to support/improve different habitats
• Developing and maintaining relationships will be essential for this role, with the ability to engage and inspire communities.
• This role has regular contact with other partners within the Greening Campaign programme, so cross programme coordination is essential.

General

• Abide by Greening Campaign procedures and policies, in particular Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and GDPR.
• Follow finance policies, processes and procedures
• Promote the Greening Campaign wherever possible, in particular acting as an ambassador for our vision, values and aims
• Undertake additional duties commensurate with the post as may be reasonably requested from time to time.
• There will be requirements to work in the evenings and at weekends, as part of your contracted hours.
• Travel around Hampshire will be required by this role and so a driving license and access to a vehicle is essential as some communities are not on train lines.

Person Specification

Area A – Experience

Essential:

• An understanding of different natural habitats
• Significant experience of working with the general public, with a proven ability of engaging and empowering communities to make positive change.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with a wide range of audiences, including children and young people.

Desirable:

• Varied experience of working in partnership with a range of external project partners.
• Some experience of writing project impact reports.

Area B – Knowledge

Essential:

• An interest and knowledge of wildlife and nature conservation.
• Good understanding of community organising, and behaviour change methods.
• Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace, GDPR and Safeguarding procedures.
• Good understanding of diversity and inclusion principles and approach.

Desirable:

• A basic understanding of ecology and habitat management.

Area C – Skills

Essential:

• HND in environmental conservation or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with digital communication tools (e.g., Facebook, X, TikTok)
• IT literate – particularly MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Degree / post graduate qualification in environmental conservation, countryside management or similar
• A current First Aid certificate

Area D – Personal Qualities

Essential

• An interest and passion for wildlife, community public engagement and environmental education.
• Willingness to work outside core hours, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Well organised and practical with good time management skills.
• Ability to work alone, and as part of a team.
• Approachable and friendly manner.
• Affinity with the Greening Campaign’s vision, values and organisational culture.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in a growing and impactful community development programme
• The opportunity to work with a passionate, proactive and dedicated small team
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
• Nest employee pension
• The opportunity to witness and support inspirational community activities and the development of new programmes
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of those considered vulnerable

How to Apply

All applicants must complete a Greening Campaign CIC Application Form along with a covering letter explaining why you think you would be a great fit for the role. We pay close attention to covering letters, so please do include one.

Our application form can be downloaded from our website.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on response levels.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, applications will be anonymised before being submitted to our recruitment panel.

Recruitment Timetable

Application Deadline
21st August 2026

Interview Date
26th August 2026

Equal Opportunities

At the Greening Campaign we embrace diversity and recognise the value it brings to our organisation. We match organisation needs with the skills and experience of candidates and welcome applications from various backgrounds irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered.

Safer Recruitment:

Greening Campaign CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, associates and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that we only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

To find out more about the Greening Campaign, our ambitions, our successes and why this is a great time to be joining us, please visit: www.greening-campaign.org