SENIOR OFFICER LAND MANAGEMENT

Location: Monmouth

Grade & Salary: £35,994 - £39,369 (Grade 6)

Type of contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Post Number: 201035

Benefits

Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care and salary sacrifice schemes

Role Purpose

The day-to-day management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate in South East Wales. This post focuses on the Eastern part of the area including the Wye Valley and Abergavenny area and based on our Monmouth office.

The post holder will be required to manage legal liabilities such as tree safety, boundary fencing, public safety.

Ensuring existing access and recreation facilities are maintained, and new facilities are planned and developed.

Implementing programmes of forest management works including habitat improvements and invasive species control.

Dealing with enquiries and complaints.

Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders ranging from neighbouring landowners to recreational users. ·

Engaging with a wide range of partners ranging from emergency services to Local Authorities.

Development of projects that enhance sustainability, biodiversity and recreational use of the woodland estate.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Experience of working across a wide range of land management disciplines.
2. Extensive knowledge and experience of conservation management, designated sites, and all aspects of forest practise, including land liabilities.
3. Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS and forest certification schemes.
4. Coaching and mentoring skills.
5. Experience of community liaison and public engagement activities.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing.

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Web: https://naturalresources.wales | Closing Date: Wednesday 7th September 2022

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