Natura 2000 Sustainable Management Adviser at Natural Resources Wales

Position Natura 2000 Sustainable Management Adviser
Posted 04 Feb 2026
Expired 06 Mar 2026
Company Natural Resources Wales
Location Cardiff | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITYNatura 2000 Sustainable Management AdviserRole ID: 203218 Location: Cardiff Rivers House Grade/Salary range: 5: £37,594 - £41,428 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 15/02/2026 The role Are you ready to take action on the nature emergency and help build a more sustainable future for Wales? We are looking for a committed Natura 2000 Sustainable Management Adviser to join our Environment Team. You will help develop and deliver practical conservation projects, secure funding through grants and capital proposals, and provide expert ecological advice on terrestrial biodiversity. Working closely with partners and landowners, you will support effective habitat management, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with management agreements. You will also contribute to regulatory work, including assents and consents, respond to planning and permitting consultations, and play an active role in NRW s Incident Management Service. You will join a supportive, forward thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and flexible working. While based at the St Mellons office, a hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. Interviews will be face to face (details of location will be shared in advance) the week commencing the 2nd March 2026. Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. What you will do
  • Work with NRW staff, Welsh Government and external partners to develop partnership projects that will reverse biodiversity declines.
  • Identify and develop proposals for capital and grant aid funding for actions and projects in Place driven by NRW s Vital Nature Document and Area Statement priorities, consistent with Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) principles.
  • Work with Environment, Land Management Team and Land owners to help deliver Management Agreements.
  • Ensure that implementation and reporting of the project fully adheres to NRW policies and procedures.
  • Monitor progress of work, which may include interpretation of data, contractor management, project delivery or compliance with management agreements Identify and support any remedial actions to ensure outcome delivery. Gather evidence to check that claim submissions are appropriate.
  • Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
  • Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
  • Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
  • Required to take part in incident response activities.
  • Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.
  1. Experience of nature conservation, biodiversity, protected sites & landscapes in marine or terrestrial environment.
  2. Strong and effective self-management, organisational skills and the ability to use specialised IT systems, such as GIS and other NRW customised systems.
  3. The ability to influence, negotiate and gain cooperation of others, including experience of working with landowners and/or other stakeholders, and dealing successfully with difficult people / situations is important.
  4. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills both with a customer focus and a proven ability to build effective working relationship with colleagues and external partners, ability to write clear concise technical reports and work well in a team environment.
  5. Hold a current full UK valid licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles.
Welsh Language level requirements
  • Essential: Level A1 Entry Level
Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Natural Resources Wales
  • Position: Natura 2000 Sustainable Management Adviser
  • Work Location: Cardiff
  • Country: GB

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