Environment Officer (Resilient Ecosystems) x6 Wales
Job description
Closing Date: 23 April 2023
Salary: £28,403 - £32,088(Grade 4)
Locations: Flexible
Contract Type: Fixed Term appointments until 31 March 2024
Work Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Part Time, Annualised Hours, Compressed Hours or Term Time Working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome.
Post Numbers:
- 203391 – South East (St Mellons, Cardiff)
- 203392 – South Central (St Mellons, Cardiff)
- 203393 – South West (Flexible/Llandarcy)
- 203394 – Mid (Aberystwyth or Lampeter)
- 203395 – North East (Buckley)
- 203396 – North West (Bangor)
Job description
Environment Team activities lie at the heart of delivering the Sustainable Management of our Natural Resources in Wales and tackling the Climate and Nature Emergencies.
As an officer in the Environment Team, you will help to secure effective management of sites through advice and guidance and working in partnership to deliver projects to address biodiversity declines.
You will be field and office based, you will need to write reports, collect evidence and engage with a variety of stakeholders in the private and public sectors. The ability to communicate well both in writing and verbally is therefore essential for this role.
As part of NRW’s role as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act the post holder will also respond safely, timely and efficiently to environmental incidents, including those of illegal activities and undertake appropriate investigation and enforcement work.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional officer who can work at a fast pace, often to tight deadlines and who is able to effectively prioritise their workload to deliver more for the environment. If this sounds like you – apply now!
Knowledge and experience of the following:
a working knowledge of fisheries, conservation or biodiversity.
An understanding of the sustainable management of natural resources.
Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and partners; explaining issues and gaining support by influencing.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Current full UK valid licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles. (cars and vans)
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
- Agile and flexible working (role dependent)
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
- Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
- Health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £28,403.00-£32,088.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 203391, 203392, 203393, 203394, 203395, 203396
