Project Management Higher Education Placement - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Natural Resources Wales

Natural Resources Wales

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing date: 31 January 2023

Salary:
£21,655 - £24,408(Grade 2)

Location:
Cardiff, Cross Hands or Buckley

Contract type:
Fixed Term 12-month Higher Education placement

Work pattern:
Full time, 37 hours per week

Post number: 203426

Job description
Natural resources in Wales are fantastic - rugged mountains and woodlands, beautiful landscapes and coastlines, and amazing wildlife.

They are vital for our survival and provide us with the basic things we need to live: clean air, clean water, and food.

They create jobs for thousands of people like farmers, foresters, and tourist operators, creating wealth and prosperity.

They give us all a better quality of life and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors against a backdrop of Wales' natural beauty and heritage.

People come from far and wide to experience them. They are intrinsically linked with Welsh culture and language.

It's our job in Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to look after these natural resources and what they provide for us: to help reduce the risk to people and properties of flooding and pollution; to look after special places for well-being, wildlife and timber; and to work with others to help us all to manage them sustainably.

The people who work here in NRW have the knowledge, expertise, and passion to help make the sustainable management of natural resources a reality.

About the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Further Education Placement programme
The climate emergency is something that will affect us all.

It's predicted that Wales can expect more severe and frequent storms, higher sea-levels, and increased rates of coastal erosion in the future.

To make sure that we're in the best shape we can be to meet these future challenges and protect communities across Wales from flooding, our FCRM team are looking to develop the next crop of flood risk management specialists.

About the role
This is a great opportunity to work and gain experience in our Project and Programme Delivery (PPD) team.

You'll work closely with members of the team in delivering a range of capital works with a strong focus on flood risk management and reservoir related projects.

You'll also have the opportunity to work with our reservoir compliance team in helping to deliver statutory reservoir inspections and related maintenance works.

In your role you will make sure that the principles of SMNR and Well-being of Future Generations Act are considered in your decision making.

Knowledge and experience of the following:
A good understanding of flood risk management principles including natural flood risk management.

Good communication and inter-personal skills with a customer focus. Ability to build effective working relationship with colleagues and partners.

Good ICT skills (Essential)

Full UK driving licence (Essential)

Ability to undertake fieldwork in sometimes physically demanding environments.

This role will offer a range of benefits, including: