Senior Conservation Officer - Llandarcy, United Kingdom - Natural Resources Wales

Natural Resources Wales

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Llandarcy, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing Date:13 February 2023

Salary:
£25,208-£27,571 _(which is pro rata to a full time salary of £37,308-£40,806) _(Grade 6)

Location:
Llandarcy

Contract Type:
Fixed Term appointment until 22 January 2024

Work Pattern:
Part Time, 25 hours per week

Post Number: 202567

This is a Senior Officer post within the Environment Team that covers Swansea.

Our 'patch' is varied and interesting including a dynamic city, numerous bathing waters, a world class protected landscape, a plethora of conservation designations, an internationally significant estuary, exposed coastline, and bunch of challenging WFD waterbodies.

The Senior Officer role is pretty variable depending on the local context, environment, and balance of skills within the team.

In this case we are seeking an experienced conservation officer who can lead on our conservation and protected sites work whilst being able to serve as a technical mentor on conservation issues within the team and a safe pair of hands in dealing with, contentious issues, queries and complaints.

Knowledge and experience of the following:
Experience of project development and management.
(Desirable)
Overall understanding of the sustainable management of natural resources, with focused expertise in conservation management.

Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and the public, explaining issues and gaining support by influencing.

Good knowledge and experience of conservation management and relevant legislation

Hold a current full UK valid licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles
(cars and vans)

This role will offer a range of benefits, including: