Species Adviser

The role

Do you want to make a long-term difference to the people and environment of Wales? Are you passionate about protecting rare species?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wales wide Protected Species Team, in our Development Planning Advice Service. You’ll be working as part of a team that advises on the potential impacts of a broad cross section of proposals on protected species, with a particular focus on species licence applications and development planning advice. At the time of a nature emergency, the advice you provide will contribute directly to the conservation of some of Wales most iconic and endangered species.

In this role, the appointed candidate will provide technical expertise and guidance to internal and external customers in relation to the following species of animals protected by law; Bats (all species), Great Crested Newt, Dormice, Otters, Natterjack Toad, Sand Lizard, Red Squirrel, Pine Marten and Water Voles.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and adaptable individual with strong communications skills to join our team;  The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in the ecology, conservation and principles of mitigation for a range of the above protected species, good communication skills and customer management.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at either our Cardiff or Llandarcy offices and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Jane Garner jane.garner@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Interviews will take place in person (details of time and location will be confirmed in advance)

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.