Senior Environment Officer (Conservation)

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Wales seeks a Senior Officer to lead initiatives for protecting and managing natural sites. This influential role involves advising on habitats, regulating sites, and responding to environmental emergencies. You will mentor colleagues and collaborate on significant projects, contributing to Ceredigion's environmental legacy while fostering continuous development and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice on habitats and species.
• Ability to analyse and interpret environmental evidence.
• Skills in regulating protected sites.
• Experience in developing practical solutions for site management.
• Expertise in incident response and environmental emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of work on protected sites.
• Provide expert technical advice and mentor team members.
• Collaborate with partners to improve nature.
• Contribute to incident response.
• Shape practical solutions for environmental challenges.

Job description

The role

Are you passionate about protecting nature and making a lasting difference for the environment of Wales? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Officer to join our dynamic Ceredigion Environment Team-a team at the forefront of conserving our most important places for nature.

In this pivotal role, you'll be involved in leading the delivery of work on our protected sites by:

• Providing advice on habitats and species to colleagues and land owners based on your experience and ability to analyse and interpret environmental evidence;
• Regulating protected sites by issuing permissions for activities on protected sites and undertaking enforcement;
• Developing practical solutions to deliver management of protected sites including management of contractors;
• Identifying and designating new protected sites;
• Collaborating with partners to deliver projects to improve nature;
• Contributing to incident response, helping to manage environmental emergencies that matter to communities, wildlife, and our shared future.

Beyond day-to-day duties, this is a position of influence and leadership. You will guide and support your colleagues by providing expert technical advice, mentoring team members, and developing their skills in conservation. You'll also take on complex investigations and shape practical solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing Ceredigion.

Working at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) means being part of an organisation that's committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real impact. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals across disciplines and with external partners, contributing to both local initiatives and national priorities.

We value continuous learning and development—you'll have access to a wide range of resources and support to grow in your career. This role offers the chance to influence not just the current environmental landscape, but the legacy we leave behind.

About us

The Ceredigion Environment Team leads on the protection, restoration and sustainable management of nature and the water environment in Ceredigion. You will be working alongside people who are focused on advising on protected sites and people who are striving to improve the condition of our watercourses. Everyone in the team plays an important role in the response to environmental incidents, this can range from damage to a protected site, to a pollution spill in watercourses.