Project Lead – Integrated Natural Resource Scheme; INRS Project Manager

Y Buddion

Project Lead – Integrated Natural Resource Scheme (INRS) Project Manager

National Park Offices, Penrhyndeudraeth (with hybrid working options)

Eryri National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the Park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

Our Integrated Natural Resource Schemes aim to manage, enhance and protect our Designated Landscapes, as well as farming communities and the local economy. Ffermio Adfywiol Tirweddau Eryri and Y Goeden Iawn yn y Lle Iawn are new projects to support this work, with Y Goeden Iawn yn y Lle Iawn focusing on improving woodland management across the National Park, and Ffermio Adfywiol Tirweddau Eryri working with farmers to introduce more regenerative farming methods.

We are now looking for a Project Lead – Integrated Natural Resource Scheme (INRS) Project Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029.

Please note, Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Please read the job description for the exact level required.

• Salary of £34,434 - £39,862 per annum
• The potential for hybrid working
• 360 Wellbeing App, including GP access, mental health support and fitness resources
• Discounts and financial support programmes
• The chance to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty

As the Project Lead, you will lead the delivery of Y Goeden Iawn yn y Lle Iawn, seeking to improve woodland management across the National Park.

Specifically, you will engage with farmers, landowners and forest managers, identifying suitable applicants, provide advice on conservation activities and guidance for the application and delivery processes.

Managing contracts, expenditure, claims and progress reporting, you will oversee the day-to-day work of the INRS Tree and Woodland Officer. You will also ensure programme compliance and provide the required financial evidence and reports to Welsh Government and Rural Payments Wales.

Additionally, you will:

• Work with Eryri specialists to develop effective projects
• Act as a key liaison with Welsh Government and Rural Payments Wales
• Signpost applicants to other suitable funding sources
• Monitor the progress of funded projects
• Support project evaluation and reporting

To be considered as a Project Lead, you will need:

• Experience working with farmers and land managers to achieve conservation objectives, including through agri-environment schemes
• Practical conservation experience, including providing land management advice and carrying out habitat assessments
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• A degree-level qualification in an environmental, ecology, agricultural or land management-related subject, a qualification in an agricultural or land-based discipline, or significant directly relevant experience
• A full driving licence and the ability to travel as required

Please note, this role will involve working in remote areas and on rough terrain.

The closing date for this role is 17th August 2026.

Interviews will be held on w/c 24th August 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager, Conservation Project Manager, Countryside Project Manager, Forestry Project Manager, Woodland Project Manager, or Nature Recovery Project Manager.