Natural Resources Wales

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how industry is regulated in Wales, guiding our response to climate change and driving improvements in environmental performance. As a Lead Specialist Advisor in the Decarbonisation and Standards Regulatory Approaches Team at Natural Resources Wales, you will provide expert advice on industrial sectors such as chemicals, combustion, metals, cement and click apply for full job details

The role Are you passionate about the Welsh language? Do you have good, creative language skills? Do you enjoy helping others with their Welsh Language needs? We're looking for a Translator to join Natural Resources Wales (NRW) our busy Translation Team . Reporting to the Translation Team Leader you'll join a small team of translators and contribute in terms of how NRW engages with the public and s click apply for full job details

The role Are you passionate about the Welsh language? Do you have good, creative language skills? Do you enjoy helping others with their Welsh Language needs? We're looking for an experienced translator to join Natural Resources Wales (NRW) as a Senior Translator within our busy Translation Team click apply for full job details

The role We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Marine Sustainable Management Team to drive forward collaborative work to deliver the sustainable management of marine natural resources. Working across teams within NRW, and developing relationships with partners across Wales, you will explore new ways of working to achieve positive outcomes for our seas and the communities that d click apply for full job details

The role The Technical Assets Fleet Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the seamless delivery of fleet-related technical services within the Fleet Management Team. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of fleet assets, directly contributing to the day-to day functionally and overall effectiveness for Natural Resources Wales click apply for full job details

The role This is an exciting opportunity to join our South-Central Land Management team at Natural Resources Wales and play a key part in shaping how land and assets are managed across one of Wales' most diverse regions. Together, we ensure the Welsh Government Woodland Estate is safe, accessible, and welcoming - a place for everyone to enjoy. In this role, you'll work on a wide variety of projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment. From forestry operations and land management to flood and water asset management, your work will help protect and enhance the natural landscape. You'll also lead on negotiating environmental land agreements, managing leases and access arrangements, supporting community partnerships, and contributing to proactive land stewardship that balances environmental, social, and commercial needs. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, forward thinking, and practical, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You'll collaborate with customers, partners, and stakeholders to embed the principles of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) and deliver wellbeing outcomes across South Central Wales. This role offers the chance to make a high level professional contribution, ensuring NRW effectively manages the financial, legal, operational, and reputational risks associated with land and asset management. It's a varied, influential position where your expertise will directly support Wales' environment, communities, and future. 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. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Rhiannon Bevan, Interviews will take place week commencing the 9th February 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.

The role Natural Resources Wales is seeking a dedicated professional to provide specialist support for the Welsh Government's Woodland Programme. This role offers the chance to play a central part in shaping the future of Wales' woodlands by helping to deliver the building blocks for policy, strategy, and plans that will guide woodland management and expansion across the country. As a member of the Woodland Programme team, you will contribute to the development of strategies and frameworks that ensure sustainable woodland growth, while also supporting the team in fulfilling its roles and responsibilities. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you engage with colleagues across directorates and a wide range of external stakeholders to align efforts and deliver meaningful outcomes. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset. A background in environmental policy, forestry, or natural resource management will be valuable, but above all we want someone who is passionate about sustainability and committed to making a difference for Wales' woodlands. Joining us means becoming part of a nationally significant programme that is shaping the future of our environment. You will gain experience in policy and strategy development at the heart of government priorities, while contributing to sustainable woodland management that benefits communities, biodiversity, and climate resilience. 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 Carol Owen at Interviews will take place week commencing 9 February 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.

The role Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us in a pivotal role where your scientific expertise will help protect Wales' environment and public health, while supporting sustainable industrial growth. As a Lead Specialist Officer within the Installations and RSR Permitting Team, you will provide technical leadership and support, working both collaboratively and independently to assess co click apply for full job details

Flood Risk Analysis Advisor Role ID - 200275 Buckley Office - Directorate: Operations Team: Flood Risk Analysis Grade/Salary range: 5: £37,594 - £41,428 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 18/01/2026 The role Are you a skilled hydraulic modeller ready to make a real impact? At Natural Resources Wales (NRW), our Flood Risk Analysis team plays a vital role in protecting communities by producing and managing the flood risk mapping and modelling evidence that underpins all our flood risk management work. In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of building detailed hydraulic models to support capital schemes that improve our understanding and provide the evidence needed to reduce flood risk to vulnerable communities. You'll review and appraise third-party models submitted in support of new developments in flood risk areas, ensuring they meet our standards and contribute meaningfully to our evidence base. You'll also enhance the Wales Flood Map-a key public resource accessed via our website-which plays a vital role in communicating flood risk to people living in affected areas. Capturing and analysing flood incident data will be another important part of your work, helping to inform future modelling studies and deepen our understanding of flood mechanisms and dynamics. Managing and maintaining flood risk datasets and archives will ensure our evidence base remains complete, accurate, and accessible for future use. You'll advise stakeholders and partners, helping them interpret and apply our data effectively to support decision-making and risk management. As an organisation we support flexible working. You'll be part of a collaborative, technically experienced team based in our Buckley office, delivering consistent services across North and Mid Wales-including the Dyfi, Severn, Dee, Clwyd, and Conwy catchments. A suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment and any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. As a Category 1 responder, you'll also contribute to NRW's flood incident response duties, providing out-of-hours support on one of our flood duty rotas. It's a chance to make a direct difference when it matters most. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Neil Taunt at Interviews will be face to face at the Buckley office, date to be confirmed in early 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.

The role This is an exciting opportunity to join NRW's Fleet Management Team, contributing to the efficient management and optimisation of fleet-related technical services within the Fleet Management Team, ensuring the smooth operation of Natural Resources Wales. This Role plays a vital part in delivering a reliable, cost- effective, and sustainable fleet, supporting the organisation's day-to-day click apply for full job details

The role Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference for nature in Wales? In this role, you'll support Natural Resources Wales (NRW) biodiversity and environmental monitoring specialists, along with our partners, to manage and make the most of vital data about Wales' environment. You'll work closely with our monitoring and data experts and hands-on field teams to shape how enviro click apply for full job details

The role To provide first line support as a single point of contact for NRW staff experiencing a range of technical problems. The postholder will work as part of a team acting as a gateway to high level (second and third line) technical services, and act as a subject matter expert for certain technologies, providing solutions to the majority of problems and requests at the desk (Service Desk typic click apply for full job details

The role As a Contract Management Support Officer , you'll play a vital role in providing professional advice and support to managers and operational teams across Natural Resources Wales (NRW). You will guide colleagues through the contract lifecycle on a wide range of low to medium-risk agreements-covering procurement, concessions, timber sales, energy contracts, grants, leases, and management agr click apply for full job details

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how industry is regulated in Wales, guiding our response to climate change and driving improvements in environmental performance. As a Lead Specialist Advisor in the Decarbonisation and Standards Regulatory Approaches Team at Natural Resources Wales, you will provide expert advice on industrial sectors such as chemicals, combustion, metals, cement and minerals, and food and drink. You will lead on interpreting complex legislation, developing guidance and tools, and influencing future policy to support NRW's regulatory and permitting functions. A key focus of the role is supporting the development of UK Best Available Techniques (BAT), ensuring Welsh interests are reflected in UK-wide standards. You will also contribute to the development of policies and approaches for climate change adaptation and mitigation across industry sectors. You'll join a small team of specialist advisors who work collaboratively with colleagues across NRW and with Welsh and UK Governments, other regulators, and industry bodies. The role has no direct line management responsibilities, but includes mentoring and coaching opportunities and offers significant scope to shape NRW's approach at a national level. This is a flexible, hybrid-working role based from any NRW office in Wales, combining policy development with external engagement and project leadership. 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 Jeremy Walters About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the main environmental regulator and adviser to the Welsh Government, committed to the sustainable management of Wales's natural resources. Our corporate plan, Nature and People Thriving Together , sets out three well-being objectives: Nature is recovering - Halt biodiversity loss and restore resilient ecosystems. Communities are climate-resilient - Support adaptation and mitigation to address climate impacts. Pollution is minimised - Reduce pollution to protect and enhance the environment. The Evidence, Policy and Permitting Directorate drives these goals by developing policy and strategy, gathering evidence, and providing tools, guidance, and standards for NRW teams and partners. Within this directorate, the Industrial Decarbonisation and Standards Team leads on industrial decarbonisation and sets standards and operational policy for regulated sectors in Wales. This includes interpreting legislation, implementing climate change regulation, and representing Wales in the UK Best Available Techniques (BAT) process.

The role Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us in a pivotal role where your scientific expertise will help protect Wales' environment and public health, while supporting sustainable industrial growth. As a Lead Specialist Officer within the Installations and RSR Permitting Team, you will provide technical leadership and support, working both collaboratively and independently to assess complex environmental permit applications across a diverse range of large industry sectors in Wales; from refineries and large combustion plant to landfills, paper and food production, metals processing, and activities involving radioactive substances. Using your strong scientific background (particularly in chemistry and maths) and experience of environmental regulation, you'll lead and support the team to carry out robust and complex technical assessments in line with legislation, technical guidance, NRW policies and procedures. Your expertise will underpin the team's decisions, to issue, refuse, or vary permits, which will directly influence how major industries operate, ensuring they meet environmental standards and adopt best practices. You will have a high level of specialist expertise across several industrial sectors and will be the focal point for complex permitting queries from both internal and external customers, working with the wider Industry Regulation community to resolve issues that arise within your specialist areas. You will be the lead expert for applications of high public and/or political interest, representing the Permitting Service at public events, inquiries and legal appeals as required. As a Lead Specialist Permitting Officer, you will play a key role in developing the capability of the team by using your technical expertise and experience to mentor and support less experienced colleagues. You will help build their confidence in decision-making and support them in meeting deadlines, contributing to a high-performing and resilient permitting team. Beyond permitting, you'll play an active role in engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical queries, contribute to work planning and drive process improvements. You'll also participate in industrial cluster groups and help embed the principles of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) into our regulatory frameworks - ensuring our approach remains forward-thinking, integrated, and impactful. This is your chance to be part of a progressive organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and industry - all while helping to safeguard Wales' natural resources for future generations. About us The role sits within a small closely working team of permitting specialist scientists that share knowledge, experience, and best practice. You will be responsible for supporting, mentoring and training of your peers to facilitate risk based decisions to produce robust enforceable permits.

The role We are proud to announce that NRW will be hosting two paid placement opportunities starting in September 2026. These are specifically for students undertaking a mid-year placement whilst participating in an environmental and sustainability related course, such as forestry or forest management, woodland management and conservation, environmental science, environmental management, geography click apply for full job details