Everything’s better with nature. You included.
At Natural England, we’re here to make sure people and nature can thrive.
We work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, and customers to manage and conserve the Natural Environment.
Our broad range of professional roles, connect to secure a healthy natural environment for everyone.
Who we are
Natural England is the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. We provide the evidence, expertise and advice to recover Nature and shape better places for people to live. We do this working through and with others.
Our projects are many and varied, find out more about Natural England’s Strategy: Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security – GOV.UK.
Working for Natural England
At Natural England, we want everyone to thrive. We’re as committed to creating an inclusive culture as we are to protecting our environment, and welcome applications from a wide range of communities.
We build meaningful and supportive relationships between individuals, groups and organisations, where everyone feels valued and respected, and sees Natural England as a great place to work.
Life at Natural England
You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits that enhance life inside and outside of work.
- You’ll get 25 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, increasing by one day each year of service up to 30 days.
- We’re as passionate about people as we are about nature and want our people to grow within their careers. So, join us, and we’ll support you to achieve your ambitions with your own personal development plan, tailored to your needs and aspirations.
- We also encourage professional development through apprenticeships, self-directed learning or learning providers and encourage membership with relevant bodies to help with your future career.
See more on pay, pensions and benefits, including health insurance and the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, Working for Natural England.
Meet some of our employees, and read more about what it’s like to work at Natural England:
The breadth of work that is covered by NE is quite frankly extraordinary and to have so much expertise sitting in one organisation is really exciting. I thrive in an environment where I can flourish and show my initiative and in NE you can do just that.
Maya, Principal Manager
It’s great to feel so supported by both by Managers and colleagues in the balance of my professional growth and personal well-being.
Rob, Higher Officer
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Our roles
A healthy natural environment is fundamental to our well-being, prosperity, and happiness.
That’s why we collaborate with scientists, lawyers, project managers, and all kinds of experts to shape decision-making and environmental policy for the better.
Our people enjoy rewarding careers and work to improve the lives of everyone who uses England’s green spaces.
Link to our latest opportunities to join the team: Working for Natural England – Natural England – GOV.UK.