Woodland Creation & Stakeholder Advisor

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave, rising to 33

Professional development

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales is recruiting for a role within the National Forest team to grow and connect woodlands across Wales. You will advise on woodland creation and management, engage with landowners and communities, and support funding and best practices to deliver lasting environmental and economic benefits.

The post holder will travel across the South Central area and work in a hybrid pattern, driving collaboration with farmers, forestry professionals and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry/woodland creation and public access/community engagement.
• Proven project management experience across multiple sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders and the public.

Responsibilities

• Engage and enthuse stakeholders across Wales on woodland benefits and environmental outcomes.
• Provide advice to comply with regulatory requirements, source funding, and promote best practice for woodland management and creation.
• Act as point of contact for National Forest proposals and queries, addressing complex issues and delivering project outcomes.
• Advise on recommendations for additional National Forest sites beyond the Welsh Government Woodland Estate.
• Liaise with NRW staff to ensure timely delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations.
• Support engagement with sectors and stakeholders; be lead point of contact for customer queries.
• Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post.
• Commit to NRW Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and personal development plan (Sgwrs).
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade of the role.

Skills

Forestry engagement

Project management

Stakeholder communications

Team leadership

Education

Forestry/Environmental degree

Job description

Natural Resources Wales is recruiting for a role within the National Forest team to grow and connect woodlands across Wales. You will advise on woodland creation and management, engage with landowners and communities, and support funding and best practices to deliver lasting environmental and economic benefits.

The post holder will travel across the South Central area and work in a hybrid pattern, driving collaboration with farmers, forestry professionals and partners.