The role
Natural Resources Wales are seeking an experienced, dynamic, self-motivated, organised and passionate Land Management Officer to join the high-profile Waterfall Country Project in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
Over recent years, Waterfall Country has experienced a significant rise in visitor numbers, largely driven by social media, which has led to a marked change in visitor behaviour and trends, with visitor numbers now in the region of 300,000 per year.
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 an 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 manging 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.
Applicants will need strong communication skills and experience working with stakeholders, and a working knowledge of social media platforms.
Office base for the Project Officer will be the NRW Resolven office
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