Role Purpose
The Forest Operations Team are responsible for the sustainable management of the Welsh
Government Woodland Estate to meet accreditation under UK Woodland Assurance
Scheme and ISO14001 and to deliver Sustainable Management of Natural Resources. The
team covers management of the Welsh Government woodlands in the Mid South (West)
area from Aberystwyth in the west to Llandovery in the east. These comprise a diverse
mix of upland and lowland blocks including north and mid Tywi, Cwm Berwyn, Lampeter,
Cross Inn, Tarenig, Myherin and the Ystwyth valley.
The role of the Senior Officer is key in developing tactical plans to deliver annual
operational programmes. This requires working closely with teams within NRW as well as
suppliers, customers and stakeholders to ensure that these plans are delivered on time as
well as to meet qualitative standards and value for money.
