Marine Conservation Advisor

job description

Are you passionate about the marine environment?  Do you have experience of working with others to bring together evidence to support and shape decisions?  Then this could be the job for you!   

We are looking for someone to join our Marine & Coastal Policy & Planning Team to support NRW’s work on improving marine conservation advice and make a positive difference to marine protected areas in Wales.  You will work with technical marine experts across the organisation, engaging with other stakeholders as necessary.

The initial focus of the role will be on the Nature Networks funded project entitled Improving Marine Conservation Advice II, focussing on condition assessment and conservation advice packages for cross-border sites.

Initial tasks will include working with marine teams across NRW to:

Collate the right information to produce and keep our marine conservation advice packages up to date

Help in the development of condition assessments where necessary

Consider the best approach to reporting on the condition of marine Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).

Organise and help run meetings and workshops with specialists to develop and agree the conservation advice.

Act as secretariat for the project task and finish group, and other groups as required.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic professional to be part of a Wales wide team of marine experts. 

If this sounds like you – apply now! 

Come and join our friendly workforce, benefit from our flexible working conditions, and be part of the solution to the climate and nature emergencies our world is facing.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Helen Bloomfield at Helen.Bloomfield@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  

Interviews will take place on 26 and 27 February 2026 through Microsoft Teams

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.