Terrestrial Species Specialist Advisor Closing date: 21/09/2025 Salary: Grade 6: £41,132 - £44,988 per annum Location: Flexible Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Interview date: Week commencing 06/10/2025 Post number: 204028 The role As Specialist Advisor Terrestrial Species you will lead on the development of guidance, tools and best practice for approaches to terrestrial protected species planning casework; supporting NRW''s Protected Species Team in providing expert advice on terrestrial protected species in relation to planning casework; engage with internal teams and external customers to deliver clear, practical advice to support their decision making; work with NRW''s terrestrial mammals and herptile specialist to advise on evidence needs and opportunities for the promotion of species conservation in Wales. This role has been created to support NRW''s responses to development planning in relation to terrestrial protected species, with a focus on mammals, reptiles and amphibians and will sit within the Terrestrial Species Team working with other technical specialists. We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of these species and their ..... full job details .....