Young People Officer
Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) protects the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

We are now looking for a Young People Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, for a two year fixed-term contract.

Welsh language skills are essential for the job. Please read the job description for the exact level required for this job role.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,061 - £36,363 per annum
- 24 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Work in a beautiful location

The Role

As a Young People Officer, you will lead the development of our Youth Manifesto and other existing youth programmes, to ensure we engage successfully with young people.

Our Youth Manifesto will empower 9 - 24 year olds to influence local climate, nature and cultural policies.

Working in partnership with ENPA staff and external partners, you will actively seek out and develop new opportunities for engaging young people in all aspects of our work.

You will lead and develop our Young Rangers Scheme, overseeing recruitment and promotional work whilst ensuring all health and safety requirements are met.

Additionally, you’ll develop links with local authority youth services, third sector youth organisations, accreditation schemes and other relevant groups to identify the most effective means of engaging young people.

Your role will also involve:

- Creating a new trainee/apprentice scheme
- Acting as a central point of contact for educational enquiries
- Creating, establishing and leading an Eryri young people’s forum
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of groups

About You

To be considered as a Young People Officer, you will need:

- The ability to communicate in Welsh and English
- Experience working with young people and establishing, organising and delivering programmes of youth engagement
- Experience working in partnership with a range of agencies and organisations in youth work
- Experience monitoring and evaluating the broad outcomes of youth engagement
- To be educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject or equivalent in work experience
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a car

The closing date for this role is 2nd March 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Youth Engagement Officer, Youth Engagement Lead, Youth Engagement Project Manager, Youth Participation Manager, or Youth Engagement Facilitator.

So, if you’re ready to make a difference as a Young People Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Seasonal Warden
Eryri National Park – predominantly Pen y Pass, Yr Wyddfa

About Us

Eryri National Park is a place of outstanding natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. Our Warden Service plays a key role in ensuring that visitors can enjoy the Park responsibly while safeguarding its landscape, environment, and local communities.

We are now looking for a Seasonal Warden to join us on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract until November 2026, working 37 hours per week.

Welsh language skills are essential for the job. Please read the job description for the exact level required for this job role.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,583 – £26,823 per annum (pro rata)
- 24 days' annual leave (pro rata)
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location

The Role

As a Seasonal Warden, you will enhance the experience of our visitors whilst helping to protect the natural environment.

Specifically, you will engage directly with visitors, local communities and land managers, providing information, leading guided walks, and helping people enjoy the Park responsibly.

Contributing to day-to-day tasks, you will help maintain car parks, picnic sites, paths, trails, and Authority-managed properties, as well as monitor activities in the National Park to minimise damage to the landscape and promote public safety.

Additionally, you will:

- Conduct surveys of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) and Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) access land
- Assist with conservation and access projects
- Support community and educational projects
- Carry out minor repairs to access infrastructure and National Park buildings
- Liaise with emergency and rescue services when required

About You

To be considered as a Seasonal Warden, you will need:

- The ability to communicate in Welsh and English
- Experience of engaging and working with the public       
- Experience and knowledge of mountain walking 
- Knowledge of current access and recreational issues and their impact on National Park purposes
- The ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Knowledge of outdoor activities and understanding of safe and responsible use of Snowdonia
- A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 23rd February 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Park Ranger, Countryside Warden, Outdoor Conservation Officer, or Visitor Engagement Warden.

So, if you want to join us as a Seasonal Warden, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.