Conservation Impact Officer: Biodiversity & Lands

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales; Welshpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales ( NRW ) is seeking a conservation-focused professional to work with landowners across Powys and Mid Wales. The role combines fieldwork, partnership development and environmental delivery to support biodiversity and protected sites.

You will operate from the Welshpool depot with hybrid working; travel across the area is required and a full UK driving licence is essential. Welsh language level requirements apply and DBS checks are standard.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of conservation and biodiversity and experience in the team remit.
• Ability to contribute in a multi-functional team for sustainable natural resource management.
• Excellent self-management, organisation and ICT skills, including GIS or similar IT systems.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and certification.
• Hold a current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse customers to enable SMNR outcomes.
• Develop partnership projects from concept to implementation.
• Assess compliance with legislation and consent conditions, and support enforcement where needed.
• Draft consents and provide reports to support decisions and public enquiries.
• Provide professional local advice to planning teams and maintain liaison.
• Monitor progress, manage contractors, and ensure delivery of actions.
• Support NRW Incident Management Service and health and safety duties.
• Commit to NRW Equal Opportunities and continue personal development.

Skills

Conservation & biodiversity

Self-management

Organisational & ICT skills

Influence & negotiation

Professional development

Driving licence

GIS

Customised applications

Tools

GIS

Customised applications

Job description

Natural Resources Wales ( NRW ) is seeking a conservation-focused professional to work with landowners across Powys and Mid Wales. The role combines fieldwork, partnership development and environmental delivery to support biodiversity and protected sites.

You will operate from the Welshpool depot with hybrid working; travel across the area is required and a full UK driving licence is essential. Welsh language level requirements apply and DBS checks are standard.