Team / Directorate: Sustainable Land Management / Evidence, Policy & Permitting Starting salary: £36,246 rising to £39,942 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Fixed Term appointment until 31st March 2027 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: To be confirmed Post number: 203241 & 203242 The role The post holder will be part of a team of dedicated National Forest Liaison Officers who will directly engaging with a broad range of farmers, landowners and stakeholders in order to deliver the National Forest status for additional sites. The post holder will be the first point of contact for Farmers, landowners, land managers and community groups seeking advice and guidance around woodland management, woodland creation community engagement, and public access. They will work innovatively with other partners to bring in essential skills and knowledge where needed to particular sectors. They will provide advice to stakeholders that supports the sustainable management of natural resources. 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. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.