The Specialist Forestry Advisor will be responsible for developing and delivering forestry services, with a particular focus on renewable energy projects. The role involves providing expert advice and guidance to Programme Managers, Project Managers, and Developers within the Commercial Development and Commercial Delivery Teams to support the delivery of complex commercial projects on the NRW Managed Estate.
As a technical specialist, the post holder will lead on advising and guiding across various programmes and projects and will also take the lead on selected lower-risk commercial projects. Collaboration will be essential, working closely with Place-based teams, the Operations Directorate, Land Stewardship, the EPP Directorate, and occasionally the Timber Sales & Marketing teams to ensure the successful progression of forestry-related initiatives.
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.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
- Degree in forestry or related subject and / or relevant experience of forest management and working towards professional membership
- Extensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of forest practise, including forest planning, forest operations, forest inventory, tree crop valuation and UKWAS
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, team working skills and the ability to deal appropriately with people of all levels
- Ability to communicate effectively with Developers, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing
- Ability to be self-motivated and lone work
- Full Driving Licence
Benefits of working for us
- Agile and flexible working
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97%
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
- Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
- Commitment to professional development
- Health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose
See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive.
