Job Vacancy Data and GIS Officer, National Peatland Action Programme

Do you want to use your data and GIS expertise to help restore Wales’ peatlands? Join Natural Resources Wales and play a vital role in the National Peatland Action Programme (NPAP) a flagship initiative tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.

The NPAP’s mission is simple but powerful: to restore and protect peatlands, which are vital for carbon storage, biodiversity, and climate resilience. To achieve this, we rely on high-quality data and GIS products that track progress and inform decisions. As part of our team, you’ll help design and maintain these systems, working alongside passionate specialists and collaborating with partners across the UK.

As a Data and GIS Officer, you’ll ensure the data behind peatland restoration is accurate, accessible, and impactful. Your work will shape decisions that protect these unique habitats and deliver real environmental benefits.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based action. Together, we’re shaping a healthier, more resilient environment for Wales.

If you have strong analytical skills, experience with GIS and environmental data, and want to make a tangible difference for Wales’ environment, this role is for you.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office closest 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.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Esther Clews at  

Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams the week commencing the 9th February 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.