National Forest Woodland Advisor

Join the National Forest team and play a key role in helping to grow and connect the National Forest for Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work with farmers, landowners, communities, forestry professionals and partners across Wales, supporting the creation, enhancement and sustainable management of woodlands that deliver lasting benefits for people, nature and the economy.

The post holder will act as a trusted adviser and first point of contact for stakeholders seeking guidance on woodland creation, woodland management, public access and community engagement. Working across a diverse range of projects, the role will help identify opportunities for new National Forest sites, provide advice on funding and best practice, and support the development of high-quality woodland creation and management plans.

This role offers a unique blend of relationship building, project management and problem solving. The post holder will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, helping to navigate complex issues, influence positive outcomes and develop innovative approaches that support the sustainable management of Wales' natural resources. No two days are the same, and the role provides the opportunity to make a visible and lasting contribution to one of Wales' most ambitious environmental programmes.

This

post is fixed term until 31/03/2027 with the possibility of extension or permanency.

A full, current UK driving licence is essential for this role, as regular travel to sites across the South Central area is required.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the 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.

Interviews will take place onweek commencing 30/11/2026 through Microsoft Teams.

About us

At Natural Resources Wales, you'll find a rare opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference to Wales' environment, communities and future generations. We are the organisation responsible for looking after Wales' natural resources, helping to ensure they are managed sustainably for the benefit of both people and nature.

The National Forest team is at the heart of one of Wales' flagship environmental initiatives. Working collaboratively with landowners, communities, public bodies, forestry professionals and Welsh Government, the team is helping create a connected network of woodlands across the nation that enhances biodiversity, tackles climate change, improves public access and supports local economies.

This is a welcoming and supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and professional development. The work is varied, engaging and highly rewarding, offering the chance to build relationships across sectors, influence environmental outcomes at a national scale and contribute to projects that leave a lasting legacy for Wales. Combined with flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development, this is an opportunity to be part of something genuinely unique.

What

you will do

• Engage and enthuse new and existing stakeholders including farmers, communities, and landowners from across Wales on how new woodland can deliver their aspirations while also delivering multifunctional benefits to the environment, society, and the economy.
• Provide advice to comply with the regulatory requirements, source funding streams and promoting best practice for woodland management and creation. Alongside supporting landowners and forestry agents in identifying consultees, sources of information and relevant contacts to facilitate the preparation of high quality UKFS compliant woodland creation design plans and…