Do you have a passion for getting people outdoors? Do you enjoy working with others and do you have technical mapping knowledge and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills?

Join us in connecting people with nature on the iconic Wales Coast Path.

Natural Resources Wales manages the Wales Coast Path in partnership; with funding provided by Welsh Government to maintain, develop and promote the path. As the Wales Coast Path Officer (North) you will play a vital role working and collaborating with colleagues in Natural Resources Wales and Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy and Anglesey councils to develop and champion the path in the region.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an Natural Resources Wales office within the area 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 week commencing 20 April 2026 through Microsoft Teams.

• Prepare technical assessments, drawing on a range of information and data sources.
• Support the preparation of material to inform the development of Natural Resources Wales, Wales Government and other Partners policy, statutory advice and guidance documents; Prepare the development of procedures, tools and guidance and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
• Provide regular accurate information to managers on progress, to adapt and ensure delivery of work to time and cost.
• Liaise with relevant Natural Resources Wales staff regarding interactions between Access and other land uses to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations.
• Project manage small evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme.
• Maintain knowledge of the outdoor recreation and access sector identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the Wales Coast Path.
• Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

• Knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to outdoor access and recreation, long distance routes and public rights of way; Welsh, UK Government policy drivers relevant to the Wales Coast Path, and the issues and opportunities in Wales.
• Experience of specialist and technical analysis and interpreting a range of environmental and outdoor access information and data; analysing large data sets; interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
• Competence in a range of IT software, specifically Geographic Information Systems and the suite of Microsoft Office software.
• Working with, and in outdoor access and recreation sector, local authorities, landowners and managers; Wales Coast Path national and regional groupings; representatives of outdoor and countryside organisations and voluntary bodies. 
• Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and qualifications. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required.
• Hold a current full UK valid licence to drive Natural Resources Wales fleet vehicles (cars and vans).
• Welsh Language level requirements, Level B2 - Upper intermediate level