Senior Land Management Officer

TieTalent; Conwy; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in land management seeks a Senior Land Management Officer for sustainable practices across Anglesey, Conwy, and North Gwynedd. The role involves overseeing legal liabilities, managing conservation efforts, and engaging with local communities to protect natural heritage. Offering a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements, this position is ideal for those passionate about conservation and land management.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contributions

Starting 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days

Generous leave entitlements

Support for professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Weekly wellbeing hour

Qualifications

• Experience across land management disciplines.
• Knowledge of conservation management and land liabilities.
• Understanding of sustainable forest management and certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support in land management and team development.
• Represent NRW on specific technical issues and forums.
• Engage with local communities and manage technical contracts.

Skills

Land management experience

Knowledge of conservation management

Understanding of sustainable forest management

Coaching and mentoring skills

Community liaison skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Team / Directorate: Land Management North West team 1 / Operations

Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments (pro rata for part-time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part-time, annualised hours, compressed hours, or term-time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview date: TBC

Post number: 200117

The role
As a Senior Land Management Officer, you'll lead sustainable land management across Anglesey, Conwy, and North Gwynedd. You'll oversee key sites on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and National Nature Reserves, managing legal liabilities, conservation work, and ecological planning.

This hands-on role involves activities such as tree safety surveys, providing technical input on conservation and heritage constraints, and habitat restoration advising. You'll engage with local communities and lead contracts to manage land and protect natural heritage.

You will be the expert for your area, working with technical officers and a team leader to achieve results aligned with national priorities. If you enjoy outdoor work, engaging with people, and balancing conservation with practical land management, this is a great opportunity.

We support flexible working and a collaborative environment where your work makes a difference.

The role is based at the NRW office, with a hybrid working pattern to be agreed. Face-to-face meetings or training will be scheduled in advance.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Successful applicants will require a satisfactory DBS check. Appointments are typically made within 4 to 8 weeks of closing.

What you will do

• Lead technical support in your area, supporting team development and work plan delivery.
• Represent NRW on specific technical issues when appropriate.
• Participate in NRW technical/strategic groups and external forums.
• Promote best practices among NRW specialists.
• Undertake health and safety responsibilities.
• Support NRW's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
• Engage in personal development through your Sgwrs plan.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.
• Participate in incident response activities.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills
Demonstrate the following using the STAR method:

Experience across land management disciplines.

Knowledge of conservation management, designated sites, forest practices, and land liabilities.

Understanding of sustainable forest management, UKWAS, and certification schemes.

Coaching and mentoring skills.

Experience in community liaison and public engagement.

Effective communication skills, influencing support for complex issues.

Welsh language level requirements

• Essential: B2 - Upper Intermediate (understanding and discussing work-related matters)

Please note: If you do not meet A1 (basic understanding and pronunciation of Welsh names), NRW offers training and support to meet these requirements during employment.

Benefits
Includes:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contributions
• Starting 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days
• Generous leave entitlements
• Support for professional development
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Weekly wellbeing hour

See full details of employee benefits.

Please keep reading
NRW encourages applications from under-represented communities and guarantees interviews for candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.

We ensure competitive pay scales, with starting points at the first pay scale point and annual increments.

We support staff growth through leadership development and further education opportunities.

NRW is a bilingual organization complying with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are valued and supported.