Freshwater Habitats & Species Specialist
Closing Date: 18 May 2025
Salary: Grade 6 £41,132 - £44,988
Location: Flexible
Team / Directorate: Freshwater Ecosystems and Fisheries Management / Evidence, Policy and Permitting
Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment until 31st March 2026 with the potential for extension or being made permanent, however this cannot be guaranteed
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)
Interview date: To be confirmed
Post number: 201417
The role
This is a national role providing expertise on freshwater ecology across Wales. The role sets strategic direction for riverine habitats and species via the development of specific strategies, policies and work areas. The role produces and communicates evidence to inform status and trends across freshwater ecosystems. The role provides advice for case work, operational queries and licensing issues as well as to the development of the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The role contributes strongly to regulation including freshwater protected sites and features and prevention of physical damage to rivers, lakes and ponds. The role leads on proactive conservation work for riverine habitats and species via the development of projects and programmes. Finally the role leads on liaison with relevant external organisations around the protection of rivers in Wales.
The role reports to the Team Leader of the Freshwater Ecosystems and Fisheries Management team, which consists of a number of technical specialists who provide strategic advice and evidence across a broad spectrum of freshwater ecosystems and species including freshwater fisheries. The team sits withing the Water and Nature Group in NRM Policy.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home 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 Suzanne Hearn at:
Suzanne.Hearn@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
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.
