The Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic forestry professional to join our welcoming and driven Forest Operations Team, based in North West Wales focussing around Coed y Brenin, Dolgellau and Bala. As a Contract Manager Officer for Forest Operations, you'll play a vital role in delivering sustainable forest management across one of Wales' most diverse and beautiful landscapes.
In this key position, you'll lead on the contract management and implementation of forest operations - from clearfelling and restocking to managing low-impact silvicultural systems - supporting the sustainable delivery of our Forest Resource Plans. You'll work within a small team, collaborate with internal and external partners, and support a Senior Officer in your allocated geographic area and/or silvicultural specialism.
This is a role for someone who has attention to detail and who thrives on hands-on site management. You'll be preparing bespoke contracts with the support of a senior officer using GIS and IT tools, working closely with customers and contractors to identify constraints and opportunities, and ensuring work on the ground is carried out safely and to a high standard.
Interviews will take place face to face in Maes y Ffynnon, Bangor LL57 2DW
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.
About us
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) manages the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. Our team area extends from Harlech in the North, through to Coed y Brenin and Dolellau in the south and Bala in the east. We are part of the North West Wales Place team. We are a small, friendly team of 9 and work closely with colleagues in other teams, particularly land management, recreation and conservation. This role is one of four Contract Management Officers who support the team leader. It is key to delivering our sustainable forest management programme. NRW offers a great place to work with some seriously progressive employment conditions.
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