London weighting for conservation officers
London weighting in 2026/27 splits across NJC (Inner £3,552 / Outer £2,148), Civil Service Defra ALB (an Inner London cell on the published grade pay table, typically c.£4,000), and the bigger NGOs (most run a separate London allowance).
NJC London weighting (2026/27 schedule)
Inner London weighting under the NJC 2026/27 schedule is £3,552 added to the spinal column point; Outer London £2,148. The schedule has been broadly stable for several pay rounds (uprated only modestly).
Civil Service Defra ALB Inner London
Defra core and the ALBs publish separate Inner London cells on the grade pay table. The Inner London uplift varies by grade but is typically £3,500-£4,500 at EO-HEO, narrowing slightly at G7. Note that some ALBs apply London weighting only if the post-holder's substantive base is in a Greater London building.
NGO London allowances
RSPB, Wildlife Trusts (London Wildlife Trust), National Trust and other NGOs typically run their own London allowance, between £3,000 and £4,500 for posts based in London. There is no sector-wide schedule.