Location
Flexible, contracted to the nearest Natural Resources Wales office to your home with a suitable hybrid working pattern agreed on appointment.

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered; discussions at interview stage welcome)

Salary
£45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments (pro rata for part time applicants)

About the Role
Join us in shaping the future of Wales' peatlands as part of Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) National Peatland Action Programme (NPAP), funded by the Welsh Government. This unique role places you at the heart of efforts to protect, sustainably manage, and restore one of Wales’ most important natural resources. As the peatland evidence lead, you will ensure our work is driven by the latest science and research, helping to shape the growing evidence base for peatland conservation. You will provide expert technical advice and lead the development, commissioning, and management of evidence-based projects. Collaborating with universities, research institutions, UK conservation agencies, and Welsh Government officials, you will embed robust, up-to-date peatland evidence into decision-making at every level. This role involves working across NRW’s teams within Environment, Planning and Place (EPP) and Strategic Projects directorates. We support flexible working and interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Experience
- Knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to biodiversity and relevant government policy drivers.
- Practical understanding of partners and stakeholders involved with biodiversity in Wales.
- Specialist technical knowledge in one or more of the following: habitats, mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, higher plants, or lower plants.
- Experience undertaking or commissioning evidence projects related to peatlands or relevant ecosystems.
- In-depth understanding of the technical specialist area and the complex drivers and barriers to delivery.
- Experience working in programme and project management environments, with relevant qualifications or experience.
- Experience representing an organisation in high-profile and contentious public issues.
- Ability to share knowledge and support problem solving across teams.

About you
Passionate about using science to drive real-world environmental impact, collaborative, and able to work effectively across multiple teams and external partners. Committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Willing to undertake health and safety responsibilities and personal development through NRW’s development plans.

Qualifications
You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership.