Conservation & Biodiversity Officer (Hybrid Work)

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales; Monmouth (OR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Annual leave 28-33 days

Wellbeing benefits and support

Weekly wellbeing hour

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking an Officer to deliver conservation, biodiversity and sustainable natural resource management across Monmouthshire and Torfaen. The role combines field and office work, involving site monitoring, assessment, and advising landowners to support environmental outcomes.

You will work with internal and external partners, prepare reports, contribute to SMNR projects and participate in NRW’s incident management and Welsh language commitments.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of environment management, agriculture or fisheries with focused conservation or biodiversity experience.
• Understanding of how multi-functional teams contribute to sustainable natural resource management.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and competence through formal and informal learning.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and gain cooperation; experience dealing with difficult people/situations.
• Proficiency with IT systems, such as GIS or NRW custom applications.
• Hold a current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of customers to enable SMNR outcomes.
• Develop partnerships from concept to implementation to deliver place-based priorities.
• Draft consents and provide required advice and reports to support decisions and inquiries.
• Provide professional local advice to planning and permitting teams and maintain liaison.
• Monitor progress, interpret data, manage contractors and ensure compliance with notices.
• Respond to incidents as part of NRW Incident Management Service and participate in health and safety duties.

Tools

GIS

Job description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking an Officer to deliver conservation, biodiversity and sustainable natural resource management across Monmouthshire and Torfaen. The role combines field and office work, involving site monitoring, assessment, and advising landowners to support environmental outcomes.

You will work with internal and external partners, prepare reports, contribute to SMNR projects and participate in NRW’s incident management and Welsh language commitments.