Terrestrial Ornithology 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: 03/10/2025 Post number: 204029 The role As Specialist Advisor Terrestrial Ornithologist you will provide expert advice on terrestrial birds to Natural Resources Wales'' (NRW) Development Planning Advice Service on planning casework; lead on the development of guidance, tools and best practice for approaches to terrestrial bird planning casework; engage with internal teams and external customers to deliver clear, practical advice to support their decision making; work with other NRW terrestrial ornithologists to advise on evidence needs and opportunities for the promotion of bird conservation in Wales. This role has been created to support NRW''s responses to development planning in relation to terrestrial birds and will sit within the Terrestrial Species Team working with other technical specialists. We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of birds in Wales and their requirements when dealing with development applications including Nationally Significant ..... full job details .....