Natura 2000 Sustainable Management Officer

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.

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

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.

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

Interviews will be face to face. (details of location will be shared 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.