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.
We will focus on the following priorities:
- Drive Nature recovery at a greater scale and faster pace than before by supporting large scale projects and making it easier for landowners to get permissions for Nature positive change.
- Tackle the root causes of Nature’s decline working with Defra partners to ensure cleaner air, clean and plentiful water, healthier soils and rich, productive seas.
- Partner with planners and developers on “high nature; low carbon” houses, energy and transport infrastructure and introduce strategic solutions so development can also protect and restore Nature.
- Support food security and sustainable farming, forestry and fishing through targeted advice and the right mix of public and private finance.
- Shape better places for people to work and live by providing clear evidence and advice to our partners, using spatial plans for Nature as a framework for investment and joined up action.
- Connect communities with Nature and create Nature close to people’s homes, ensuring everyone gains from the health benefits Nature can bring.
Our projects are many and varied, find out more about Natural England
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 33 days of annual leave, benefit from flexible working patterns, including flexi-time, and have access to the civil service pension scheme.
- 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
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.