Location
Flexible in Mid Wales, Flexible in North Wales, Central London

Hours
Full time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£42,662 - £46,662 (Grade 06)

About the Role
If you’re driven by demanding fieldwork, working outside, and the reward of seeing real change take shape, this role will be a great fit. As a Peatland Restoration Specialist in the National Peatland Action Programme (NPAP), you’ll spend time in some of Wales’s wildest landscapes—often wet, often muddy, and always rewarding. Whether you’re navigating deep heather, negotiating boggy ground, or working through relentless Welsh rain, you’ll be doing it with purpose: restoring peatlands that are vital for climate resilience, biodiversity, and water management.

You’ll take projects from concept to completion, developing technical specifications, securing consents, managing budgets, and overseeing contractors to ensure high quality delivery. Your work will involve mapping, surveying, and designing restoration interventions across both NRW-managed land and privately owned sites, while providing expert advice to colleagues, partners, landowners, and stakeholders.

You’ll also contribute to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge-sharing as NPAP continues to expand, building a rolling portfolio of projects at different stages of progress. This is hands-on, boots-on-the-ground conservation—demanding, varied, and deeply impactful, your chance to play a key role in tackling the climate and nature emergencies while working with a passionate team across some of Wales’ most precious landscapes.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base/location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance. Travel to various offices and frequently to remote locations inaccessible without the ability to drive is required so a full and current driving licence is essential.

Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams from Monday, 2nd November 2026.

Experience
Proven ability to lead and co-ordinate specialist technical advice and guidance, ensuring decisions are based on sound technical judgement in line with current legislation and best practice. Experience working with project teams, external stakeholders, and contractors to plan and deliver site restoration projects. Knowledge of relevant consents including European Protected Species, SSSI, Ordinary Water Course, Flood Risk Approvals, and Planning consents. Experience managing multiple contracts, budgets, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Construction Design and Management regulations. Field-based supervision of contractors and liaison with landowners and partners. Experience in producing reports, monitoring project progress, and contributing to knowledge sharing.

About you
Committed to delivering high quality peatland restoration projects with a hands-on approach. Able to work effectively in challenging outdoor environments and remote locations. Strong organisational and communication skills to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support wider programme goals. Committed to equality, diversity, and personal development. Holds a full and current driving licence essential for travel to remote sites.

Qualifications
Welsh Language level: B1 – Intermediate. Relevant technical or environmental qualifications desirable but not explicitly stated. Commitment to ongoing professional development through personal development plans (Sgwrs).