Senior Protected Species Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wales wide Protected Species Team, in our Development Planning Advice Service. You will be working as part of a team that advises on the potential impacts of a broad cross section of proposals on protected species, with a particular focus on species licence applications and development planning advice. At the time of a climate and nature emergency, the advice you provide will contribute directly to the conservation of some of Wales' most iconic and endangered species.

In this role, the post holder will provide lead professional and technical expertise and guidance to internal and external customers in relation to the following species of animals protected by law: Bats (all species), Otters, Great Crested Newt, Dormice, Natterjack Toad, Sand Lizard, Red Squirrel, Pine Marten and Water Voles, and play an essential role in providing support and advice to other members of the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual with a passion for the environment to join our team; an organised team player with excellent people skills.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in the ecology, conservation and principles of mitigation for a range of protected species including bats, great crested newt, dormouse and otter, good communication skills and customer management.

You will work with colleagues across Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and with external customers.

As an organisation, we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Jane Garner, jane.garner@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk.

Interviews will be face to face (details of time and location will be shared in advance).

Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.