Land Management Officer - Waterfall Country Project Role ID: 203699
Full time
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment (FTA)
Natural Resources Wales are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, organised and passionate Land Management Officer to join the high-profile Waterfall Country Project in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
This role is a Fixed-Term appointment until the 31/03/2028.
Such an increase has led to a rise in reported incidents, the deterioration of site infrastructure and protected features, and has also impacted significantly upon local communities.
Improving visitor safety is a key objective of the Waterfall Country project, and one that requires a holistic approach. Working in collaboration with the project manager and stakeholders from a range of organisations, the Project Officer will play an integral role in supporting the development and implementation of visitor safety initiatives including infrastructure improvements, upgrading on-site interpretation, and developing stronger messaging and pre-visit communications.
The successful applicant will play an integral role in supporting the Project Manager in the effective delivery of this nationally significant project, working within the busy Land Management Team, and therefore will need strong interpersonal skills, and be an active team-player.
Applicants will need proven strong time-management skills, the ability to prioritise work to good effect. The applicant must be experienced in managing visitor safety in a forest setting including undertaking recreation inspections, mapping of defects and planning infrastructure improvements, writing works specifications, and mapping using a GIS platform. Experience of managing contracts involving rural path construction and vegetation management will be required.
Office base for the Project Officer will be the NRW Resolven office
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Experience of working across a wide range of land management disciplines.
Extensive knowledge and experience of designated sites, and all aspects of forest practise, including land liabilities, forest planning, forest operations, recreation asset management, including visitor centre management (where relevant).
Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS and forest certification schemes.
Experience of community liaison and public engagement activities.
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
Experience of working across a wide range of land management disciplines.
# Extensive knowledge and experience of designated sites, and all aspects of forest practise, including land liabilities, forest planning, forest operations, recreation asset management, including visitor centre management (where relevant).
# Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS and forest certification schemes.
# Experience of community liaison and public engagement activities.
# Full and valid UK driving license.
Welsh Language level requirements
~ 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.