Overview

In this role, you will be an essential part of one of NRW’s Local Teams, helping to shape the sustainable management of Wales’ most precious natural places. You will provide expert advice on the stewardship of Natura 2000 sites, directly supporting NRW’s Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience strategy, Vital Nature. Your work will play a meaningful part in tackling the Nature Emergency, reversing biodiversity decline, and strengthening the resilience of our ecosystems.

With a particular focus on coastal habitats including saltmarsh, coastal heathland and cliff environments, you will guide and influence the decisions that safeguard these unique landscapes for future generations. This is a hands-on, outward-facing role where you will work closely with a wide range of partners, including NRW colleagues, the Welsh Government, landowners and local stakeholders.

You will help shape and deliver management agreements, develop practical restoration projects, monitor their progress, and ensure that commitments are delivered effectively and on schedule. Your ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and provide sound ecological advice will be key to your success.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the natural world, eager to make a real difference, and motivated by the challenge of protecting Wales’ most important habitats.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

  1. Experience of nature conservation, biodiversity, protected sites & landscapes in marine or terrestrial environment.
  2. Experience of working with landowners, managing contractors and/or other stakeholders.
  3. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills.
  4. The ability to influence, negotiate and gain cooperation of others. Experience of dealing successfully with difficult people / situations is important.
  5. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with a customer focus.
  6. Excellent at building effective working relationship with colleagues and external partners.
  7. Ability to write clear, concise technical reports.
  8. The ability to use specialised IT systems, such as GIS or NRW customised applications.
  9. Able to work well as part of a team.
  10. Hold a current full UK valid licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles.

Welsh Language level requirements – Essential: Level C1 – Proficiency level. Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Driving is essential to this role. You must hold a full and current UK driving license.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Huw Jones at huw.p.jones@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

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