Natur am Byth Senior Officer

Role ID: 204365
Directorate: National Operations
Team: Strategic Projects – Natur am Byth Programme
Location: Flexible
Grade/Salary range: 06: £42,662 – £46,662
Working pattern: Full time – 37 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment (FTA)
Contract end date: 31/10/2027
Welsh Language level: A1 – Beginner
Closing date: 04/10/2026

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Natur am Byth, Wales’ flagship species recovery programme and the first partnership of its kind in the country. As Senior Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the final phase of this ambitious, high-profile programme, working closely with the Programme Manager and a diverse network of partner organisations to deliver lasting benefits for Wales’ most threatened species and habitats. This varied and rewarding role offers the chance to lead on key workstreams, influence strategic decisions and gain experience across all aspects of programme delivery, evaluation and legacy development. You will help shape how the programme’s achievements are captured, shared and sustained, while supporting activities ranging from monitoring and reporting to funders, contractor management and partner coordination, through to the delivery of knowledge exchange initiatives, conferences, webinars and other dissemination activities. With opportunities to work across finance, governance, audit processes, Welsh language initiatives and nature connection projects, this role offers a unique chance to make a tangible contribution to one of Wales’ most significant conservation programmes while developing valuable programme management and stakeholder engagement experience.

This post is fixed term until 31st October 2027 with the possibility of extension or permanency.

As an organisation, we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office, and an appropriate hybrid working pattern will be agreed upon your appointment. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training sessions will be planned in advance.

Interviews will take place on 19/10/2026 through Microsoft Teams.

About us

Natur am Byth is Wales’ largest natural heritage and public engagement programme, bringing together nine leading environmental charities and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to tackle species decline and inspire more people to connect with nature. Backed by over £8 million of investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government and other major supporters, the programme is delivering ambitious conservation action across Wales to protect 67 threatened species while creating lasting benefits for communities and future generations. At the heart of this nationally significant partnership is the NRW central team, a small, supportive and highly collaborative group that leads programme management, communications, stakeholder engagement, evaluation and governance across all 11 projects. Joining the team offers a unique opportunity to work alongside passionate conservation professionals, influence one of the most ambitious nature recovery programmes in Wales, and help shape a lasting legacy for both people and nature. You will report to the Programme Manager and work closely with four experienced colleagues, partners and stakeholders from across the conservation sector, contributing to work that has a real and measurable impact.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Natur am Byth us made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to work towards safeguarding some of Wales’ most endangered species so that they may survive now and for future generations.

To learn more, please download the detailed programme briefing, which contains a map and comprehensive information about the planned works.