Finance and Administration Officer - Upper Wye Restoration Project

Natural Resources Wales is looking for a Finance and Administration officer to join the Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Team and play a vital part in protecting one of Wales’ most important river systems. This team was established to deliver meaningful improvements across the Upper Wye Special Area of Conservation (SAC), tackling the pressures that threaten its health and resilience.

Working closely with farmers and landowners, the project funds and supports practical action to restore and enhance habitats in the river, along its banks, and across the wider catchment; reduce sediment and pollutants entering the waterways; strengthen the river’s resilience against extreme weather and rising temperatures linked to climate change.

As a key member of the team, you will report to the Team Leader and collaborate with colleagues to ensure project objectives are met and milestones achieved.

You will do this by managing the financial and administrative aspects of the project, including compiling and monitoring budgets, tracking spend, and forecasting. You will also procure contractors and services in line with NRW’s procurement and financial policies; and be responsible for coordinating project meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes to keep delivery on track.

This is a role where your organisational skills will directly contribute to environmental outcomes. While primarily office or home-based, you’ll attend monthly team meetings in Powys and occasional site visits—giving you the chance to see first-hand the positive impact of your work.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

This is a part time role and the hours are 22.20 on a weekly basis this is equivalent to 3 days per week or the hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Susie Tudge at susie.tudge@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  

Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams the 3rd - 5th March 2026.

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.