Natural Resources Wales

Team / Directorate: Planning, Landscape and Energy / Evidence, Policy & Permitting Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage click apply for full job details

Team / Directorate: Industry Regulation Team North / Operations Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Post numb click apply for full job details

Team / Directorate: Marine Sustainable Management Team / Operations Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment until 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time click apply for full job details

Team / Directorate: Waste Once in Operations / Operations Starting salary: £28,932 rising to £30,955 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026 with a possibility of a 12-month extension. Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Interview date: 07/07/2025 Post number: 203542, 203543, 203544, 203545, 203546, 203547 The role We are excited to announce that we will be hosting six paid placement opportunities starting in September 2025. These are specifically for soon to be or recent graduates in an environmental, sustainability or related discipline. Are you passionate about protecting Wales's natural resources? Do you want to help deliver Wales's commitments to reach zero waste by 2050 and reduce our carbon emissions? Then this is the time to join us. Welsh Government's 'Beyond Recycling Strategy' is a plan to make a circular economy in Wales a reality, and highlights that our pathway towards a zero waste, low carbon economy has never been more important. It is an exciting time for waste regulation. The four UK Governments are introducing a Digital Waste Tracking system that will revolutionise the way in which waste is tracked, cracking down on waste crime and helping Wales manage its waste more sustainably. The placements will play a crucial role in helping us embed and regulate the new requirements. Through application of our Regulatory Principles, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, support proportionate action and achieve multiple benefits from our regulatory interventions. If successful, you will work alongside other regulatory officers and higher education placements in the Waste Once in Operations Team in our Operations Directorate. You will be provided with a full training package and will be mentored by teams and colleagues across Wales who are responsible for delivering waste policy and regulation. You will work independently and alongside our staff to experience a diverse range of opportunities and practices to protect and enhance the environment via a combination of office and field-based activities. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. The interviews will take place on 07/07/25. Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

Team / Directorate: Marine Regulatory Policy & Approaches Team / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Fixed Term until 1 April 2027. Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Post number: 203908 The role Are you ready to help shape how Wales delivers major infrastructure in a way that protects our environment and ensures regulatory rigour? We're seeking an experienced regulatory professional to play a pivotal role in implementing Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) responsibilities under the new Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024. As Senior Advisor for Regulatory Approaches (Infrastructure), you'll lead the development of new regulatory approaches to support the streamlined consenting process introduced by the Act. This includes helping to define how consents such as marine licences and other regulatory permissions are managed when deemed within an Infrastructure Consent (IC), and ensuring our involvement aligns with legal and environmental requirements. You'll also play a key role in embedding a fully cost-recoverable pre-application advice service across NRW, developing the guidance, tools, and training required to support both internal teams and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Designing NRW's regulatory approach to assessing whether applications (marine and non-marine) should be deemed within an Infrastructure Consent. Developing practical guidance and training to support internal teams and ensure consistency across consent regimes. Leading NRW's interaction with stakeholders, including PEDW, Welsh Government, and developers during pre-application and consenting phases. Supporting the creation of a chargeable, fully cost-recoverable pre-application advice service under the new Act. Coordinating input across regulatory functions to ensure a joined-up and legally sound process. This is a key opportunity to influence how Wales balances infrastructure growth with environmental sustainability. If you're confident working across regulation, policy and stakeholder engagement - and you want to help shape the future of consenting in Wales - we want to hear from you. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. Interviews will be confirmed at a later date. Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

Team / Directorate: Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome) Post number: 203939 The role You will lead and support the Installations and Radioactive Substances Regulations Permitting Team in providing scientific technical leadership, enabling the team to assess complex environmental permit applications and fulfil NRW's duties to make sound decisions to issue, refuse or vary environmental permits, to time and budget. You will support the team in understanding the Environmental Permitting Regulations processes, scientific technical guidance, and wider legal requirements, across a broad range of large industrial sectors; including refineries, waste incineration, treatment and landfilling, paper and pulp, food and drink, metals processing, intensive farming, combustion, chemicals, and activities that use radioactive substances. The role sits within a close working team, you will nurture strong connections and be responsible for supporting and steering training of your peers, sharing knowledge, experience, and best practice, to facilitate risk-based decision making and produce robust enforceable permits; protecting human health and the environment, and encourage best practice in the operation of regulated facilities. You will have a high level of specialist expertise across several industrial sectors from either regulatory or operational experience. You 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 area. You will be the lead expert for applications of high public and/or political interest, representing the Permitting Service at public events. In addition to the core permitting responsibilities, you will contribute to work planning, risk and resource management, instigate process improvements, and participate in industrial cluster groups to deliver outcomes and embed SMNR within current regulatory frameworks. The role suits hybrid working, as the team is responsible for assessing environmental permit applications from large industry across all of Wales. As with many roles, there is great benefit from face-to-face team meetings and general desk-side training and support, so you will be required to attend the Cardiff office regularly to participate in certain activities and fulfil specific tasks. Interviews will be confirmed at a later date. Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

Senior Specialist - Industry and Waste Regulation Closing date: 2 January 2023 Location: Flexible in South-West Wales Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours Post number: 200790 As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to a NRW office within the place base, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager. These will be planned in advance. Job Description The post holder will act as a national expert for one or more of the following highly complex specialisms: • Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations. (COMAH) • Combustion. • Refineries and Fuel. • Ferrous & non-ferrous metals. • EPR/IED developments. Protect and enhance the environment by effective and efficient regulation of the most complex or highest risk industrial installations, COMAH sites, RSR sites and waste sites. Respond in a safe, timely and efficient way to environmental incidents/reports and undertake appropriate investigation work. Through application of our Regulatory Principles - ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (including working as part of the Competent Authority for COMAH), undertake proportionate enforcement action and achieve tangible multiple benefits from our regulatory interventions. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include to: • Act as the NRW expert national technical lead for specific highly complex sectors or technical issues. • Act as technical mentor and advisor to team members. • Participate in the development of teamwork plans and deliver any agreed actions to contribute to business planning and delivery. • Work with Operators to develop medium-term regulatory strategies for the installations, including engagement with senior managers and executives within companies, to deliver multiple benefits. • Routinely lead our response to large or contentious cases/issues and act as an account manager for key stakeholders. • Contribute to sector working and cross-agency sector groups as required to aid adoption of consistent regulatory approaches and the dissemination of good practices to the benefit of the environment. Where appropriate act as NRW lead for specific technical sectors. • Be required to participate in technical/strategic groups or represent NRW on external forums e.g. UK regulators' sector groups. These types of groups will agree sector-specific regulatory strategy at a Wales, UK or European level. • Develop cross-directorate working relationships thereby contributing towards development of any relevant WG industry related policies. • Work with the Permitting Team to assist the ongoing permit review process in response to BREF updates and publication of BAT Conclusions. • Interact with other regulatory specialists in NRW to promote consistent regulatory practices. • Support EPP advisors at operational level. • Assess compliance at installations, COMAH sites, waste sites and sites handling radioactive substances. • Respond to incidents and complaints. • Contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture. • Required to take part in incident response activities Qualifications, experience and knowledge You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following: 1. Professional membership. 2. Experience of working across a wide range of relevant industrial sectors. 3. Coaching and mentoring skills. 4. Experience of managing contentious issues and community liaison and public engagement activities. 5. Good understanding of commercial business processes and pressures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing. 7. Extensive knowledge and experience of regulatory and enforcement processes and incident management. Welsh language requirements Essential: Level 1 - Able to pronounce Welsh and use basic phrases Please note if you do not meet the level 1 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. Competencies Applications to this role will be assessed based on the following competencies, both at shortlisting and interview. Please give examples of how you demonstrate these competencies when completing your application form. Essential Knowledge and Skills • The post holder will have advanced specialist and technical knowledge which they will actively update, remaining fully aware of developments in their field of expertise. They will have a clear understanding of the potential impact of such changes, interpreting and applying across the function and potentially across NRW. This is not just a CPD requirement but is essential and critical for NRW business continuity. • An ability to manage a breadth of complex financial, legal, operational and reputational risk in their area of responsibility and manage risk in a wider business context. They will have associated risk management skills and knowledge of organisational procedures and policy. • The post holder may not have any significant line management responsibilities, but will have financial management, leadership and influencing skills. Evaluation of Information • The post holder will interpret the function's operational delivery plans and understand their context in the wider NRW policy strategy. • The post holder will analyse and interpret a wide range of highly complex information, extracting key points and communicating this to individuals at all levels. Decision Making and Autonomy • The post holder's decisions and actions will influence others. The consequence of decision making and actions will be wide reaching and impactful, often organisation-wide. • The post holder will have autonomy for making decisions within their area of technical specialism, making independent decisions based on analysis, research and input from other specialists or experts. They will have an understanding of the range of options available and their potential implications for the business. Work is carried out within broad parameters and they will be expected to act independently, only seeking guidance or authority where action may be outside current policy. There may be conflicting priorities which the post holder will have to manage, adjusting their work programme or the work of others. Key milestones and performance indicators will be reviewed together with end results. • Decisions made will relate to formulating or changing procedures, applied by others in the organisation. Such decisions will be substantial and include commitment of resources within a section or work area, tackle major and difficult problems or situations with many factors needing to be taken into account. Decisions will require original thought, analysis and interpretation in determining the course of action. Problems may be complex, requiring significant assessment, in-depth understanding of the issue and the organisation. The consequence of decisions will have the potential to affect the image of the organisation and are likely to be longer term in nature. • They will contribute to overall strategy for NRW. Impact • The impact, influence and consequence of the post holder's work is sizeable and longer term in nature. The impact of the post holder's work is primarily linked to the specialist nature of the role, and the advice, guidance and expertise provided to others. • The post holder's work, as a specialist / sector lead, will have influence and impact at a senior operational level, both internally and externally. • The post holder and their decisions and actions will influence others. Communications and Relationships with Others • The post holder will interact with roles across the business, engaging the organisation in delivering strategies and polices in the most efficient way. Theyr will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally, communicating at a strategic level, working collaboratively with others, at a senior level. As the subject matter expert, the post holder will provide authoritative specialist or professional advice. • The post holder will discuss complex, highly technical, specialist or detailed policy issues, tailoring the method, style and level of communication appropriately for the audience. Work will involve written and verbal communication, leading key projects with a high degree of complexity. They will have highly effective communication and persuasive skills. This may also include facilitating and presenting at internal or external meetings, giving high level input and complex technical or specialist advice, including legislative changes. They will need to steer the direction of discussion or activities. They will foster and maintain good relationships and networks. • The post holder will produce moderately complex documents, reports, accounts, contracts etc. Documentation will contain advice, guidance or opinion which the recipient will act upon or use . click apply for full job details

Technical Support - Industry & Waste Regulation Closing date: 2 January 2023 Location: Flexible within South-West Wales Salary: £25,326 - £28,077 (Grade 3) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours Post number: 200797 Job description The post holder will provide technical support to Industry and Waste Regulation team members on a multi-Place basis, to ensure compliance with regulations ensuring effective regulation preventing and minimising pollution and environmental damage. Your responsibilities will include: Managing critical business systems for the teams. Managing document storage requirements to ensure compliance with current legislation. Establishing and maintaining systems to track compliance and enforcement performance and ensuring issues are highlighted to the relevant Team Leaders. Managing all data access requests received and responding within agreed timescales. Supporting our response to complaints received. Support and work closely with other team members to deliver work objectives in a timely and efficient manner in line with the annual workplan. Maintain database for recording submissions against Permit requirements. Contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture. Required to take part in incident response activities Qualifications Previous experience in an Administration type role. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills. Able to work well as part of a team. Excellent customer care skills. Prior experience of managing Business ICT systems. Benefits Agile and flexible working Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3% 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs Health and wellbeing benefits and support Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose Competitive financial rewards to enhance your monthly pay

Closing Date: 16 January 2023 Salary: £21,655 - £24,408 (Grade 2) Location: Flexible Contract type: FTA (Ending 31 March 2025) This post will be offered as a permanent contract. The role itself is time limited at which point your role could be extended, made permanent, or you could be redeployed to our pool of special project managers / advisers or redeployed to another suitable role. Work Pattern: 37 Hours (Monday - Friday) Job Description As a member of the Strategic Projects team, you will support the delivery of an ambitious Welsh Government funded Nature Network programme to improve biodiversity and improve condition on protected sites. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking entry into the environment sector in an administrative capacity. Knowledge and experience of the following: Good ICT skills, including competent use of Microsoft Office applications Good programme and project administrative skills Good communication and inter-personal skills with a customer focus. Ability to build effective working relationship with colleagues and partners Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and deliver results to timescales. Benefits of Working for us This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Agile and Flexible Working (role dependent) Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3% 28 days Annual Leave, rising to 33 days Generous Leave Entitlements for all your life needs Health and Wellbeing Benefits and Support Weekly Well-being Hour to use at your choice

NRW's Analytical Services are looking to recruit a team member to join the Service Delivery section. The successful applicant will be part of the Operational Support Team which helps the laboratory and the organisation through delivery of key functions for sampling and analysis. Samples are collected by NRW chiefly for the Water Framework Directive, Habitats Directive and Environmental Quality Standards Directive. The Operational Support Team member will assist in delivering a range of tasks, such as early-morning sample registration, outsourcing analysis, bottle order dispatch, data entry into a Laboratory Information Management System and assisting with procurement of goods and services. The successful applicant will also assist in maintaining up to date records, document management and contribute to the smooth running of the section by providing administrative support. Good customer service skills are needed to provide the wider business and stakeholders with answers to routine queries. Due to the wider business sampling Monday to Friday this role requires the team member to start work at 7am daily and work Tuesday to Saturday. The usual working pattern is: Tuesday: 7am - 4pm Wednesday: 7am - 4pm Thursday: 7am - 4pm Friday: 7am - 3pm Saturday: 7am - 11am Knowledge and Experience of the following: The ability to work in a high throughput routine environment with delivery to tight deadlines and physically able to perform demanding repetitive lifting and carrying duties. Excellent customer service and awareness skills. Maths and English Language GCSEs. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write very clearly and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels. The ability to work either in isolation or as part of a team to tight deadlines. A high level of computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, One Drive for business. An understanding of document management systems, cloud-based storage, and data entry into bespoke systems such as LIMS. Benefits of working for Us This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Agile and Flexible working (role dependent) Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3% 28 days Annual Leave, rising to 33 days Generous Leave entitlements for all your life needs Health and Wellbeing Benefits and Support Weekly Well-being hour to use at your choice See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Natural Resources Wales embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. We welcome and encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented, including women, black and ethnic minority groups and people with a disability. We have a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values.

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager click apply for full job details