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Senior Engineer Role ID: 200668 Location: Cross Hands - Plas Gwendraeth Grade/Salary range: 6: £42,662 - £46,662 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 08/03/2026 The role We at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Senior Engineer in maintaining and enhancing Wales' flood risk management infrastructure. As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting communities and ecosystems by ensuring our flood assets - from earth embankments to demountable barriers - are safe, effective, and well-maintained. You'll be at the forefront of technical planning and health & safety management, planning the delivery of essential maintenance and construction works across Southwest Wales. This role blends office-based coordination with field-based oversight, offering variety and real-world impact. Interviews will be face to face (details of time and location will be shared in advance). 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. What you will do Lead on the production and management of the annual flood risk asset maintenance programme. React to asset defects and plan associated assessments and repairs. Lead on the production and on-going review of flood incident response operational plans, arranging related test exercises for these. Undertake the role of Project Manager or Project Executive for small to medium scale civil engineering projects providing expert opinion and advice on engineering and technical issues. Provide mentoring and guidance to team members. Undertake financial reporting, to enable accurate estimating of programmed cost targets and budgets. Contribute to the development of contractor frameworks and carry out tenders and evaluations. Work in collaboration with contractors to ensure delivery of programmed works. Undertake the formal roles of Client and/or Designer/Principal Designer to comply with the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. Liaise and coordinate with other teams and stakeholders to progress work and establish partnerships. Represent flood maintenance teams in the development of new ICT systems to improve the efficiency of our work. Act as a point of contact and lead user for these systems. Support Health and Safety best practice undertaking duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Required to take part in incident response activities. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. A Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject is desirable for this role. A HNC in Civil Engineering or similar is the minimum requirement, together with significant related experience. The candidate should also be progressing towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or an appropriate professional designation. A broad knowledge of civil engineering design and construction practices together with a fundamental knowledge of river channel hydraulics. An ability to develop and apply innovative solutions to problems. Significant experience of Health and Safety relevant to this role (NEBOSH Construction Certificate is desirable). Project Management (Prince2 practitioner qualification would be desirable). Competent surveying and AutoCAD skills. Effective communication skills, cross-team working and stakeholder liaison to establish partnerships and achieve objectives. The ability to undertake the 'Client' and 'Designer/Principal Designer' Roles, to comply with CDM 2015. Good ICT/GIS and organisation skills. Full UK driving licence. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level 1 - able to pronounce Welsh and use basic phrases Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

The role Are you passionate about shaping the future of Wales' woodlands? We're looking for an inspiring expert to lead the way in woodland creation, management and restoration across the nation. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the development of NRW policy, programmes, strategies and guidance - turning Welsh and UK Government ambitions into practical, effective action on the ground click apply for full job details

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Senior Engineer Role ID: 200668 Location: Cross Hands - Plas Gwendraeth Grade/Salary range: 6: £42,662 - £46,662 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 08/03/3036 The role We at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Senior Engineer in maintaining and enhancing Wales flood risk management infrastructure. As a Senior Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in protecting communities and ecosystems by ensuring our flood assets from earth embankments to demountable barriers are safe, effective, and well-maintained. You ll be at the forefront of technical planning and health & safety management, planning the delivery of essential maintenance and construction works across Southwest Wales. This role blends office-based coordination with field-based oversight, offering variety and real-world impact. Interviews will be face to face (details of time and location will be shared in advance). 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. What you will do Lead on the production and management of the annual flood risk asset maintenance programme. React to asset defects and plan associated assessments and repairs. Lead on the production and on-going review of flood incident response operational plans, arranging related test exercises for these. Undertake the role of Project Manager or Project Executive for small to medium scale civil engineering projects providing expert opinion and advice on engineering and technical issues. Provide mentoring and guidance to team members. Undertake financial reporting, to enable accurate estimating of programmed cost targets and budgets. Contribute to the development of contractor frameworks and carry out tenders and evaluations. Work in collaboration with contractors to ensure delivery of programmed works. Undertake the formal roles of Client and/or Designer/Principal Designer to comply with the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. Liaise and coordinate with other teams and stakeholders to progress work and establish partnerships. Represent flood maintenance teams in the development of new ICT systems to improve the efficiency of our work. Act as a point of contact and lead user for these systems. Support Health and Safety best practice undertaking duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Required to take part in incident response activities. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. A Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject is desirable for this role. A HNC in Civil Engineering or similar is the minimum requirement, together with significant related experience. The candidate should also be progressing towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or an appropriate professional designation. A broad knowledge of civil engineering design and construction practices together with a fundamental knowledge of river channel hydraulics. An ability to develop and apply innovative solutions to problems. Significant experience of Health and Safety relevant to this role (NEBOSH Construction Certificate is desirable). Project Management (Prince2 practitioner qualification would be desirable). Competent surveying and AutoCAD skills. Effective communication skills, cross-team working and stakeholder liaison to establish partnerships and achieve objectives. The ability to undertake the Client and Designer/Principal Designer Roles, to comply with CDM 2015. Good ICT/GIS and organisation skills. Full UK driving licence. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level 1 able to pronounce Welsh and use basic phrases Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

The role As a Waste Regulations Officer, you'll play a vital role in enforcing waste legislation and investigating non-compliance to protect the environment and public health. This role involves carrying out inspections, gathering evidence, and taking enforcement action where necessary. You'll work closely with businesses and stakeholders to ensure waste is managed responsibly and legally, while a click apply for full job details

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Industry & Waste Regulations Officer Role ID: 200208 Location: Flexible North West Wales Grade/Salary range: 5: £37,594 - £41,428 Working pattern: Full time (37 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 08/03/2026 The role As a Waste Regulations Officer, you ll play a vital role in enforcing waste legislation and investigating non-compliance to protect the environment and public health. This role involves carrying out inspections, gathering evidence, and taking enforcement action where necessary. You ll work closely with businesses and stakeholders to ensure waste is managed responsibly and legally, while also tackling illegal waste activities. No two days are the same in this role. One day, you might be out in the field inspecting waste management sites to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. The next, you could be investigating reports of illegal waste activities gathering evidence, interviewing suspects, and preparing enforcement cases. You ll spend time recommending the most appropriate options to businesses on best practices, working with colleagues to resolve complex compliance issues, and using your regulatory powers to take action where necessary. It s a role that combines technical knowledge, investigative skills, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly protects the environment and communities across Wales. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location 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 be face to face (details of location will be shared in advance) the 26 March 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. About us We re committed to protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable waste management practices across Wales. Our team works at the forefront of environmental regulation, helping businesses and communities reduce their impact and comply with legislation. Join us and make a real difference in safeguarding our natural resources for future generations. What you will do Assess compliance at installations and waste sites. Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures. Where non-compliance is identified, recommend the most appropriate intervention option to ensure operators return to compliance as quickly as possible, with minimum environmental impact and consideration of the economic impacts. Assist in the development of medium-term regulatory strategies for regulated sites. Respond to incidents and complaints. Contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Required to take part in incident response activities. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. Knowledge and experience of either working in a regulated industry or as a regulator. Good understanding of commercial business processes and pressures. Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining issues and gaining support by influencing. A full and valid UK driving license. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: A1 Entry Level Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Lead Water Resources Specialist Role ID: 204154 Location: Flexible Grade/Salary range: 7: £47,055 - £52,770 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment (FTA) Contract end date: 31/03/2027 Closing date: 08/03/2026 The role Do you have knowledge and experience in water resources? Do you enjoy project work and engaging with various technical specialists across teams and with stakeholders? If so, we have the job for you! As a Lead Specialist Advisor, you will be the lead Senior User on the Water resources availability model ICT project. This model will enable us to assess water availability for the environment and abstractors now and in the future to improve our evidence base for water resources. The model will enable us to make evidence-based decisions to sustainably manage and regulate water abstraction and impoundments. You will co-ordinate and work with the other Senior Users on the project to represent the interests of users across the organisation who will use the model or benefit from the project's products and deliverables. You will engage with technical specialists to agree requirements and ensure those requirements are met. The role will also be responsible for testing the product and lead the production of appropriate guidance and training, so that staff can use the model easily and effectively from the point of implementation. The role will involve working closely with the ICT project team and the consultants providing support to the project and will liaise between the project team and the users. The role will also work with regulators including the Environment Agency to agree arrangements for the cross border river catchments and with external stakeholders including water companies who will also make use of the model outputs. The post will need to contribute to identifying project risks and actions to mitigate those risks. We are looking for a person with good knowledge and experience in water resources, in particular in water resources availability assessments. 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. This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension. 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. This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Natural Resources Wales welcomes applications from non-UK citizens who are eligible to apply under this route, subject to confirmation by the Home Office. Please note that while we may be able to support the Certificate of Sponsorship required for a visa application, the organisation does not cover the cost of the visa itself, including any associated fees for dependants. The applicant must still meet the UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility and Requirement. For further information, please visit: . About us This role is part of the Water Resources Team in the Strategy, Policy and Evidence Directorate. This team leads on NRW policy for the regulation of water abstractions and impounding water, water company water resources planning, drought planning and wider water resources management. We work with a range of external stakeholders, including regulators and water companies and are advisors to the Welsh Government on water resources matters. We are looking for a team member to help us make a positive difference to sustainably managing water resources. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales and the UK as appropriate, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of Water Resources policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, Central Government and EU Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of the assigned sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on the specific policy areas related to Water Resources. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills 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 Water Resources; Welsh, UK Government policy drivers in Water Resources in the WG Water Strategy; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Knowledge and practical understanding of the range of partners and stakeholders involved with water resources use and management in Wales. In-depth understanding of the Water Resources discipline/ topic and the complex range of drivers and barriers to delivery. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of CIWEM or other relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: A1 Entry Level Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

The role Do you have knowledge and experience in water resources? Do you enjoy project work and engaging with various technical specialists across teams and with stakeholders? If so, we have the job for you! As a Lead Specialist Advisor you will be the lead Senior User on the Water resources availability model ICT project. This model will enable us to assess water availability for the environment and abstractors now and in the future to improve our evidence base for water resources. The model will enable us to make evidence based decisions to sustainably manage and regulate water abstraction and impoundments. You will co-ordinate and work with the other Senior Users on the project to represent the interests of users across the organisation who will use the model or benefit from the project's products and deliverables. You will engage with technical specialists to agree requirements and ensure those requirements are met. The role will also be responsible for testing the product and lead the production of appropriate guidance and training, so that staff can use the model easily and effectively from the point of implementation. The role will involve working closely with the ICT project team and the consultants providing support to the project and will liaise between the project team and the users. The role will also work with regulators including the Environment Agency to agree arrangements for the cross border river catchments and with external stakeholders including water companies who will also make use of the model outputs. The post will need to contribute to identifying project risks and actions to mitigate those risks. We are looking for a person with good knowledge and experience in water resources, in particular in water resources availability assessments. 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. This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Caroline Harris at 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. This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Natural Resources Wales welcomes applications from non-UK citizens who are eligible to apply under this route, subject to confirmation by the Home Office. Please note that while we may be able to support the Certificate of Sponsorship required for a visa application, the organisation does not cover the cost of the visa itself, including any associated fees for dependants. The applicant must still meet the UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility and Requirement. For further information, please visit: About us This role is part of the Water Resources Team in the Strategy, Policy and Evidence Directorate. This team leads on NRW policy for the regulation of water abstractions and impounding water, water company water resources planning, drought planning and wider water resources management. We work with a range of external stakeholders, including regulators and water companies and are advisors to the Welsh Government on water resources matters. We are looking for a team member to help us make a positive difference to sustainably managing water resources. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales and the UK as appropriate, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of Water Resources policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, Central Government and EU Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of the assigned sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on the specific policy areas related to Water Resources. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills 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 Water Resources; Welsh, UK Government policy drivers in Water Resources in the WG Water Strategy; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Knowledge and practical understanding of the range of partners and stakeholders involved with water resources use and management in Wales. In-depth understanding of the Water Resources discipline/ topic and the complex range of drivers and barriers to delivery. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of CIWEM or other relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level Welsh language levels Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading 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. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. Unless otherwise stated in the 'Role' section of this advert, Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. , ENV, GRJ

Industry & Waste Regulations Officer Role ID: 200208 Location: Flexible North West Wales Grade/Salary range: 5: £37,594 - £41,428 Working pattern: Full time (37 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 08/03/2026 The role As a Waste Regulations Officer, you'll play a vital role in enforcing waste legislation and investigating non-compliance to protect the environment and public health. This role involves carrying out inspections, gathering evidence, and taking enforcement action where necessary. You'll work closely with businesses and stakeholders to ensure waste is managed responsibly and legally, while also tackling illegal waste activities. No two days are the same in this role. One day, you might be out in the field inspecting waste management sites to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. The next, you could be investigating reports of illegal waste activities-gathering evidence, interviewing suspects, and preparing enforcement cases. You'll spend time recommending the most appropriate options to businesses on best practices, working with colleagues to resolve complex compliance issues, and using your regulatory powers to take action where necessary. It's a role that combines technical knowledge, investigative skills, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly protects the environment and communities across Wales. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location 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 be face to face (details of location will be shared in advance) the 26 March 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. About us We're committed to protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable waste management practices across Wales. Our team works at the forefront of environmental regulation, helping businesses and communities reduce their impact and comply with legislation. Join us and make a real difference in safeguarding our natural resources for future generations. What you will do Assess compliance at installations and waste sites. Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures. Where non-compliance is identified, recommend the most appropriate intervention option to ensure operators return to compliance as quickly as possible, with minimum environmental impact and consideration of the economic impacts. Assist in the development of medium-term regulatory strategies for regulated sites. Respond to incidents and complaints. Contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Required to take part in incident response activities. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. Knowledge and experience of either working in a regulated industry or as a regulator. Good understanding of commercial business processes and pressures. Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining issues and gaining support by influencing. A full and valid UK driving license. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: A1 - Entry Level Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Lead Water Resources Specialist Role ID: 204154 Location: Flexible Grade/Salary range: 7: £47,055 - £52,770 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment (FTA) Contract end date: 31/03/2027 Closing date: 08/03/2026 The role Do you have knowledge and experience in water resources? Do you enjoy project work and engaging with various technical specialists across teams and with stakeholders? If so, we have the job for you! As a Lead Specialist Advisor, you will be the lead Senior User on the Water resources availability model ICT project. This model will enable us to assess water availability for the environment and abstractors now and in the future to improve our evidence base for water resources. The model will enable us to make evidence-based decisions to sustainably manage and regulate water abstraction and impoundments. You will co-ordinate and work with the other Senior Users on the project to represent the interests of users across the organisation who will use the model or benefit from the project's products and deliverables. You will engage with technical specialists to agree requirements and ensure those requirements are met. The role will also be responsible for testing the product and lead the production of appropriate guidance and training, so that staff can use the model easily and effectively from the point of implementation. The role will involve working closely with the ICT project team and the consultants providing support to the project and will liaise between the project team and the users. The role will also work with regulators including the Environment Agency to agree arrangements for the cross border river catchments and with external stakeholders including water companies who will also make use of the model outputs. The post will need to contribute to identifying project risks and actions to mitigate those risks. We are looking for a person with good knowledge and experience in water resources, in particular in water resources availability assessments. 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. This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension. 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. This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Natural Resources Wales welcomes applications from non-UK citizens who are eligible to apply under this route, subject to confirmation by the Home Office. Please note that while we may be able to support the Certificate of Sponsorship required for a visa application, the organisation does not cover the cost of the visa itself, including any associated fees for dependants. The applicant must still meet the UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility and Requirement. For further information, please visit: . About us This role is part of the Water Resources Team in the Strategy, Policy and Evidence Directorate. This team leads on NRW policy for the regulation of water abstractions and impounding water, water company water resources planning, drought planning and wider water resources management. We work with a range of external stakeholders, including regulators and water companies and are advisors to the Welsh Government on water resources matters. We are looking for a team member to help us make a positive difference to sustainably managing water resources. What you will do Lead and project manage specific and complex issues that require development of NRW policies, strategies, plans, programmes including support on casework that is novel, contentious or of high public interest. Provide statutory advice to WG and other bodies in Wales and the UK as appropriate, and in-turn review and advise on the produced policy, plans and strategies. Retain ownership and oversight of Water Resources policy area to ensure integrity of NRW approaches with Welsh Government, Central Government and EU Policy intent. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of the assigned sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s). Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required. Steer the overview and ownership of engagement with Welsh Government on the specific policy areas related to Water Resources. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills 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 Water Resources; Welsh, UK Government policy drivers in Water Resources in the WG Water Strategy; and the issues and opportunities in Wales. Knowledge and practical understanding of the range of partners and stakeholders involved with water resources use and management in Wales. In-depth understanding of the Water Resources discipline/ topic and the complex range of drivers and barriers to delivery. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications. You will be a member of CIWEM or other relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: A1 - Entry Level Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

The role Are you an experienced planning professional with the technical expertise and ambition to shape sustainable development across Wales? Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking a Senior Planning Advisor to take on a lead role in our Development Planning Advice Service (DPAS). This role offers the chance to influence major development proposals across Wales - including infrastructure, housin click apply for full job details

The role If you're driven by demanding fieldwork, working outside, and the reward of seeing real change take shape, this role will be a great fit. As a Peatland Restoration Specialist in the National Peatland Action Programme (NPAP), you'll spend time in some of Wales's wildest landscapes-often wet, often muddy, and always rewarding. Whether you're navigating deep heather, negotiating boggy ground, or working through relentless Welsh rain, you'll be doing it with purpose: restoring peatlands that are vital for climate resilience, biodiversity, and water management. You'll take projects from concept to completion, developing technical specifications, securing consents, managing budgets, and overseeing contractors to ensure high quality delivery. Your work will involve mapping, surveying, and designing restoration interventions across both NRW-managed land and privately owned sites, while providing expert advice to colleagues, partners, landowners, and stakeholders. You'll also contribute to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge-sharing as NPAP continues to expand, building a rolling portfolio of projects at different stages of progress. This is hands-on, boots-on-the-ground conservation - demanding, varied, and deeply impactful, your chance to play a key role in tackling the climate and nature emergencies - while working with a passionate team, across some of Wales' most precious landscapes. 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. Travel to various offices and frequently to remote locations inaccessible without the ability to drive is required so a full and current driving licence is essential. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please email Nick Young at Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams between 11 - 18 March 2026 What you will do Lead and co-ordinate specialist technical advice and guidance from a range of sources; ensure that decisions are based on sound technical judgement, in line with current legislation and best practice. Work with other project team members, other NRW staff and external stakeholders, to plan and develop the detailed programme of site restoration, assessing the technical requirement for a wide range of restoration projects and produce technical specifications to be followed by contractors. Work with the Peatlands Programme Procurement & Grants Officer post to tender and let projects in a timely manner and in full accordance with NRW Policies and Procedures. Undertake field-based supervision of contractors, ensuring liaison with owner/occupiers, other NRW staff and partners' staff. Ensure that all necessary consents for project delivery works are in place, including (where relevant) European Protected Species Consents, SSSI consents, Ordinary Water Course Consents, Flood Risk Approvals and Planning consents. Develop and manage multiple and overlapping contracts covering all aspects of the project, ensuring that project specifications and project delivery are consistent and compliant with NRW Health and Safety and project delivery policy, including adherence to Construction Design and Management regulations where relevant. Support other NRW staff in designing, procuring and managing restoration contracts in cases where these staff are leading on project delivery. Maintain detailed records of progress with programme implementation to support reporting. Present and share results and learning via written reports and other methods. Contribute to regular progress reports and updates led by the Programme Manager. With the support of other NRW and partner staff, produce a standardised project assessment and monitoring proforma and implement it/promote its use by others to ensure all projects benefit from a standardised baseline assessment. Attend and actively contribute to regular meetings of the team and support the Team Leader at Project Board and Steering Group meetings. Manage the budget allocated to project elements you are responsible for and maintain relationships with third party suppliers to meet value for money and spend profile requirements. Support project delivery by partners engaged through the NRW funding Mechanisms, including the provision of technical and logistical support and scrutiny of proposed approaches to ensure optimal restoration outcomes. Work with Environment and Land Management Team staff, tenants and Landowners to help deliver Management Agreements. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Required to take part in incident response activities. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.A degree in a relevant subject or significant experience in the discipline. Membership of a professional body, or working towards. Detailed knowledge of the conservation of peatland ecosystems with experience of assessing site condition and restoration requirements Excellent report writing skills, and experience of using GIS systems to plan and record project activities. Knowledge and experience of implementing relevant Welsh, UK and EU legislation and consenting requirements associated with working on protected sites. Experience of developing, procuring and field-managing large scale, complex groundworks restoration projects including the production of technical specifications, contractor management and the use of relevant health and safety regulations. Expertise in work planning, budgeting and contract management. Experience of effective communications with a wide range of partners, ranging from individual land managers/owners and occupiers through to key strategic partners. Ability to work collaboratively with others and also independently with high standards of governance, demonstrating personal initiative and good organisational skills. A full and current UK driving license. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level B1 - Intermediate Level If you do not meet the Welsh language level requirements for this role your application will not be shortlisted. Additional information 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. This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Natural Resources Wales welcomes applications from non-UK citizens who are eligible to apply under this route, subject to confirmation by the Home Office. Please note that while we may be able to support the Certificate of Sponsorship required for a visa application, the organisation does not cover the cost of the visa itself, including any associated fees for dependants. The applicant must still meet the UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility and Requirement. For further information, please visit: Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading 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. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. Unless otherwise stated in the 'Role' section of this advert, Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses . click apply for full job details

Peatland Restoration Specialist Role ID: 203778 Location: Flexible in North East Wales Grade/Salary range: 6: £42,662 - £46,662 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 01/03/2026 Welsh Language Level: B1 - Intermediate The role If you're driven by demanding fieldwork, working outside, and the reward of seeing real change take shape, this role will be a great fit. As a Peatland Restoration Specialist in the National Peatland Action Programme (NPAP), you'll spend time in some of Wales's wildest landscapes-often wet, often muddy, and always rewarding. Whether you're navigating deep heather, negotiating boggy ground, or working through relentless Welsh rain, you'll be doing it with purpose: restoring peatlands that are vital for climate resilience, biodiversity, and water management. You'll take projects from concept to completion, developing technical specifications, securing consents, managing budgets, and overseeing contractors to ensure high quality delivery. Your work will involve mapping, surveying, and designing restoration interventions across both NRW-managed land and privately owned sites, while providing expert advice to colleagues, partners, landowners, and stakeholders. You'll also contribute to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge-sharing as NPAP continues to expand, building a rolling portfolio of projects at different stages of progress. This is hands-on, boots-on-the-ground conservation - demanding, varied, and deeply impactful, your chance to play a key role in tackling the climate and nature emergencies - while working with a passionate team, across some of Wales' most precious landscapes. 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. Travel to various offices and frequently to remote locations inaccessible without the ability to drive is required so a full and current driving licence is essential. Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams between 11 - 18 March 2026. What you will do Lead and co-ordinate specialist technical advice and guidance from a range of sources; ensure that decisions are based on sound technical judgement, in line with current legislation and best practice. Work with other project team members, other NRW staff and external stakeholders, to plan and develop the detailed programme of site restoration, assessing the technical requirement for a wide range of restoration projects and produce technical specifications to be followed by contractors. Work with the Peatlands Programme Procurement & Grants Officer post to tender and let projects in a timely manner and in full accordance with NRW Policies and Procedures. Undertake field-based supervision of contractors, ensuring liaison with owner/occupiers, other NRW staff and partners' staff. Ensure that all necessary consents for project delivery works are in place, including (where relevant) European Protected Species Consents, SSSI consents, Ordinary Water Course Consents, Flood Risk Approvals and Planning consents. Develop and manage multiple and overlapping contracts covering all aspects of the project, ensuring that project specifications and project delivery are consistent and compliant with NRW Health and Safety and project delivery policy, including adherence to Construction Design and Management regulations where relevant. Support other NRW staff in designing, procuring and managing restoration contracts in cases where these staff are leading on project delivery. Maintain detailed records of progress with programme implementation to support reporting. Present and share results and learning via written reports and other methods. Contribute to regular progress reports and updates led by the Programme Manager. With the support of other NRW and partner staff, produce a standardised project assessment and monitoring proforma and implement it/promote its use by others to ensure all projects benefit from a standardised baseline assessment. Attend and actively contribute to regular meetings of the team and support the Team Leader at Project Board and Steering Group meetings. Manage the budget allocated to project elements you are responsible for and maintain relationships with third party suppliers to meet value for money and spend profile requirements. Support project delivery by partners engaged through the NRW funding Mechanisms, including the provision of technical and logistical support and scrutiny of proposed approaches to ensure optimal restoration outcomes. Work with Environment and Land Management Team staff, tenants and Landowners to help deliver Management Agreements. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Required to take part in incident response activities. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. A degree in a relevant subject or significant experience in the discipline. Membership of a professional body, or working towards. Detailed knowledge of the conservation of peatland ecosystems with experience of assessing site condition and restoration requirements. Excellent report writing skills, and experience of using GIS systems to plan and record project activities. Knowledge and experience of implementing relevant Welsh, UK and EU legislation and consenting requirements associated with working on protected sites. Experience of developing, procuring and field-managing large scale, complex groundworks restoration projects including the production of technical specifications, contractor management and the use of relevant health and safety regulations. Expertise in work planning, budgeting and contract management. Experience of effective communications with a wide range of partners, ranging from individual land managers/owners and occupiers through to key strategic partners. Ability to work collaboratively with others and also independently with high standards of governance, demonstrating personal initiative and good organisational skills. A full and current UK driving license. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level B1 - Intermediate Level If you do not meet the Welsh language level requirements for this role your application will not be shortlisted.

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Peatland Restoration Specialist Role ID: 203778 Location: Flexible in North East Wales Grade/Salary range: 6: £42,662 - £46,662 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 01/03/2026 Welsh Language Level: B1 - Intermediate The role If you re driven by demanding fieldwork, working outside, and the reward of seeing real change take shape, this role will be a great fit. As a Peatland Restoration Specialist in the National Peatland Action Programme (NPAP), you ll spend time in some of Wales s wildest landscapes often wet, often muddy, and always rewarding. Whether you re navigating deep heather, negotiating boggy ground, or working through relentless Welsh rain, you ll be doing it with purpose: restoring peatlands that are vital for climate resilience, biodiversity, and water management. You ll take projects from concept to completion, developing technical specifications, securing consents, managing budgets, and overseeing contractors to ensure high quality delivery. Your work will involve mapping, surveying, and designing restoration interventions across both NRW-managed land and privately owned sites, while providing expert advice to colleagues, partners, landowners, and stakeholders. You ll also contribute to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge-sharing as NPAP continues to expand, building a rolling portfolio of projects at different stages of progress. This is hands-on, boots-on-the-ground conservation - demanding, varied, and deeply impactful, your chance to play a key role in tackling the climate and nature emergencies - while working with a passionate team, across some of Wales most precious landscapes. 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. Travel to various offices and frequently to remote locations inaccessible without the ability to drive is required so a full and current driving licence is essential. Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams between 11 - 18 March 2026. What you will do Lead and co-ordinate specialist technical advice and guidance from a range of sources; ensure that decisions are based on sound technical judgement, in line with current legislation and best practice. Work with other project team members, other NRW staff and external stakeholders, to plan and develop the detailed programme of site restoration, assessing the technical requirement for a wide range of restoration projects and produce technical specifications to be followed by contractors. Work with the Peatlands Programme Procurement & Grants Officer post to tender and let projects in a timely manner and in full accordance with NRW Policies and Procedures. Undertake field-based supervision of contractors, ensuring liaison with owner/occupiers, other NRW staff and partners staff. Ensure that all necessary consents for project delivery works are in place, including (where relevant) European Protected Species Consents, SSSI consents, Ordinary Water Course Consents, Flood Risk Approvals and Planning consents. Develop and manage multiple and overlapping contracts covering all aspects of the project, ensuring that project specifications and project delivery are consistent and compliant with NRW Health and Safety and project delivery policy, including adherence to Construction Design and Management regulations where relevant. Support other NRW staff in designing, procuring and managing restoration contracts in cases where these staff are leading on project delivery. Maintain detailed records of progress with programme implementation to support reporting. Present and share results and learning via written reports and other methods. Contribute to regular progress reports and updates led by the Programme Manager. With the support of other NRW and partner staff, produce a standardised project assessment and monitoring proforma and implement it/promote its use by others to ensure all projects benefit from a standardised baseline assessment. Attend and actively contribute to regular meetings of the team and support the Team Leader at Project Board and Steering Group meetings. Manage the budget allocated to project elements you are responsible for and maintain relationships with third party suppliers to meet value for money and spend profile requirements. Support project delivery by partners engaged through the NRW funding Mechanisms, including the provision of technical and logistical support and scrutiny of proposed approaches to ensure optimal restoration outcomes. Work with Environment and Land Management Team staff, tenants and Landowners to help deliver Management Agreements. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Required to take part in incident response activities. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. A degree in a relevant subject or significant experience in the discipline. Membership of a professional body, or working towards. Detailed knowledge of the conservation of peatland ecosystems with experience of assessing site condition and restoration requirements. Excellent report writing skills, and experience of using GIS systems to plan and record project activities. Knowledge and experience of implementing relevant Welsh, UK and EU legislation and consenting requirements associated with working on protected sites. Experience of developing, procuring and field-managing large scale, complex groundworks restoration projects including the production of technical specifications, contractor management and the use of relevant health and safety regulations. Expertise in work planning, budgeting and contract management. Experience of effective communications with a wide range of partners, ranging from individual land managers/owners and occupiers through to key strategic partners. Ability to work collaboratively with others and also independently with high standards of governance, demonstrating personal initiative and good organisational skills. A full and current UK driving license. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level B1 - Intermediate Level If you do not meet the Welsh language level requirements for this role your application will not be shortlisted. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

The role As a Permitting Officer, you'll join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals, handling a diverse portfolio of species permits that vary in complexity and scale. This team is part of our broader Permitting Service, a vital function at the heart of Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Your role will involve assessing permit applications for a range of UK and European protected species for various purposes, including science and conservation, translocation projects, developments, bird control (including lethal control) and commercial forestry, ensuring they align with NRW's policies, processes and guidance. Your specialist expertise will play a pivotal role in navigating the intricacies of species permitting regimes and applying the relevant legislation to safeguard and manage Wales's natural resources responsibly. Collaboration is at the core of this role. You'll work closely with your colleagues in the Species Permitting team and across the wider Permitting Service, sharing responsibilities and contributing to a culture that values efficiency, teamwork, and the unique strengths of every individual. This is a customer-facing role dealing with the general public, industry and ecological consultants. If you have an interest in wildlife, have customer relations experience, good analytical and report writing skills and enjoy working as part of a team dealing with complex applications, we would welcome your interest. 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. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Ian Williams at or Carys Roberts at Interviews will take place week commencing 9 March 2026 through Microsoft Teams 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. About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the principal environmental regulator for Wales, working to protect and improve our natural environment for current and future generations. From tackling climate change to improving water quality, we play a vital role in managing Wales's natural resources sustainably. This role sits within our Species Permitting Team, which leads on regulating activities which affect protected species. What you will do Determine the outcome of Environmental licence/permit applications through sound decision making for applications for their assigned regime by carrying out appropriate technical assessment in accordance with NRW policies and procedures where available, and issue, refuse or vary permits to time and budget. Support and work collaboratively with the permitting service to ensure process efficiency and consistency of approach. Undertake technical screening reports to inform on applications in relation to your subject area. Develop and maintain effective customer relationships (internal and external) to ensure good understanding and the efficient delivery of fit for purpose licences and transition into compliance activities. Produce appropriate records of decisions, actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met. Produce and provide regular accurate information to managers on progress, to adapt and ensure delivery of work to time and cost. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline. Customer service experience and ability to influence/persuade to achieve desired outcome. An understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and how they relate to the permitting process. Experience of decision making using technical software and modelling programmes. Ability to identify efficiencies and improvements in processes and ways of working. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level Welsh language levels Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading 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. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. Unless otherwise stated in the 'Role' section of this advert, Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. , ENV, GGL

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Species Permitting Officer Role ID: 201588 Location: Flexible Grade/Salary range: 4: £33,755 - £36,693 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 01/03/2026 The role As a Permitting Officer, you'll join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals, handling a diverse portfolio of species permits that vary in complexity and scale. This team is part of our broader Permitting Service, a vital function at the heart of Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Your role will involve assessing permit applications for a range of UK and European protected species for various purposes, including science and conservation, translocation projects, developments, bird control (including lethal control) and commercial forestry, ensuring they align with NRW's policies, processes and guidance. Your specialist expertise will play a pivotal role in navigating the intricacies of species permitting regimes and applying the relevant legislation to safeguard and manage Wales s natural resources responsibly. Collaboration is at the core of this role. You ll work closely with your colleagues in the Species Permitting team and across the wider Permitting Service, sharing responsibilities and contributing to a culture that values efficiency, teamwork, and the unique strengths of every individual. This is a customer-facing role dealing with the general public, industry and ecological consultants. If you have an interest in wildlife, have customer relations experience, good analytical and report writing skills and enjoy working as part of a team dealing with complex applications, we would welcome your interest. 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 take place week commencing 9 March 2026 through Microsoft Teams 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. About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the principal environmental regulator for Wales, working to protect and improve our natural environment for current and future generations. From tackling climate change to improving water quality, we play a vital role in managing Wales s natural resources sustainably. This role sits within our Species Permitting Team, which leads on regulating activities which affect protected species. What you will do Determine the outcome of Environmental licence/permit applications through sound decision making for applications for their assigned regime by carrying out appropriate technical assessment in accordance with NRW policies and procedures where available, and issue, refuse or vary permits to time and budget. Support and work collaboratively with the permitting service to ensure process efficiency and consistency of approach. Undertake technical screening reports to inform on applications in relation to your subject area. Develop and maintain effective customer relationships (internal and external) to ensure good understanding and the efficient delivery of fit for purpose licences and transition into compliance activities. Produce appropriate records of decisions, actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met. Produce and provide regular accurate information to managers on progress, to adapt and ensure delivery of work to time and cost. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline. Customer service experience and ability to influence/persuade to achieve desired outcome. An understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and how they relate to the permitting process. Experience of decision making using technical software and modelling programmes. Ability to identify efficiencies and improvements in processes and ways of working. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: A1 Entry Level Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Species Permitting Officer Role ID: 201588 Location: Flexible Grade/Salary range: 4: £33,755 - £36,693 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 01/03/2026 The role As a Permitting Officer, you'll join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals, handling a diverse portfolio of species permits that vary in complexity and scale. This team is part of our broader Permitting Service, a vital function at the heart of Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Your role will involve assessing permit applications for a range of UK and European protected species for various purposes, including science and conservation, translocation projects, developments, bird control (including lethal control) and commercial forestry, ensuring they align with NRW's policies, processes and guidance. Your specialist expertise will play a pivotal role in navigating the intricacies of species permitting regimes and applying the relevant legislation to safeguard and manage Wales's natural resources responsibly. Collaboration is at the core of this role. You'll work closely with your colleagues in the Species Permitting team and across the wider Permitting Service, sharing responsibilities and contributing to a culture that values efficiency, teamwork, and the unique strengths of every individual. This is a customer-facing role dealing with the general public, industry and ecological consultants. If you have an interest in wildlife, have customer relations experience, good analytical and report writing skills and enjoy working as part of a team dealing with complex applications, we would welcome your interest. 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 take place week commencing 9 March 2026 through Microsoft Teams 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. About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the principal environmental regulator for Wales, working to protect and improve our natural environment for current and future generations. From tackling climate change to improving water quality, we play a vital role in managing Wales's natural resources sustainably. This role sits within our Species Permitting Team, which leads on regulating activities which affect protected species. What you will do Determine the outcome of Environmental licence/permit applications through sound decision making for applications for their assigned regime by carrying out appropriate technical assessment in accordance with NRW policies and procedures where available, and issue, refuse or vary permits to time and budget. Support and work collaboratively with the permitting service to ensure process efficiency and consistency of approach. Undertake technical screening reports to inform on applications in relation to your subject area. Develop and maintain effective customer relationships (internal and external) to ensure good understanding and the efficient delivery of fit for purpose licences and transition into compliance activities. Produce appropriate records of decisions, actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met. Produce and provide regular accurate information to managers on progress, to adapt and ensure delivery of work to time and cost. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline. Customer service experience and ability to influence/persuade to achieve desired outcome. An understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and how they relate to the permitting process. Experience of decision making using technical software and modelling programmes. Ability to identify efficiencies and improvements in processes and ways of working. Welsh Language level requirements Essential: A1 - Entry Level Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.