Have you experience of reviewing environmental reports or working within the Town and Country Planning process and want the opportunity to influence development and the sustainable management of natural resources in Wales? Our Development Planning Advice Service is responsible for providing expert and influential environmental advice to Planning Authorities to support their decision making. Were lo...
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Have you substantial experience of reviewing environmental reports or working within the Town and Country Planning process and want the opportunity to influence development and the sustainable management of natural resources in Wales? Our Development Planning Advice Service is responsible for providing expert and influential environmental advice to Planning Authorities to support their decision mak...
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You will undertake delegated responsibility for the delivery of programmes, making technical decisions within at least one of the following disciplines, (dependant on the scale of geographic programmes). Land management, undertaking the planning, and implementation and management of forest management operations and work programmes, in addition to management of surveying, undertakings for developing...
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Server Engineer
Team / Directorate: Server and Storage / Finance & Corporate Services
Starting salary : £36,246 rising to 39,942 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)
Interview date: 21/04/2025
Post numbers: 201833, 203755
The role
As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure, efficient, and high-performing compute environment. From proactive monitoring and issue resolution to managing the full lifecycle of compute resource and software, you ll ensure our systems operate seamlessly. Working closely with the Server Team Leader and DDaT colleagues, you ll contribute to infrastructure improvements, support key DDaT projects, and help drive innovation across the organisation.
Beyond day-to-day operations, you ll play a key role in service governance, performance monitoring, and incident management, ensuring DDaT services meet agreed standards. You ll also have the opportunity to work on specialist projects, including server migrations, upgrades, and the implementation of new technologies, keeping NRW s infrastructure resilient and future-ready.
If you re passionate about optimising technology solutions, staying ahead of industry trends, and making a real impact, we d love 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.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Ian Johns at
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
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.
About Us
There s never been a more important time to join NRW (Natural Resources Wales) to make a real difference to the future of Wales people and nature. We are focussed on making our services better and simpler for citizens, business and stakeholders of Wales.
Established in 2013, NRW adopted a cloud first model without legacy technologies or migrations. Separated into sub-teams, we develop, manage and support a large Azure multi-region deployment supporting life preserving services for the nation 24x7. With over 100 web applications, associated databases and API s, real-time environmental modelling, public alerting and reporting and IOT data collection of over 650 remote locations interesting and exciting work with purpose is never far away.
Our ambition is to grow more talent in data, digital and technology in Wales over the coming years. To do that, we are collaborating with specialist design and development partners to enhance capacity and skills for the coming years. By creating blended teams of people from our own teams in NRW, and our delivery partners we work collaboratively to shared goals and outcomes that deliver for the nation of Wales aligned to NRWs Digital and Corporate Strategy.
What you will do Ensure the health, performance, and availability of compute and storage, adhering to DDaT governance and standards. Resolve incidents and service requests promptly, ensuring compliance with agreed service level agreements (SLAs). Follow and contribute to the execution of the Server and Storage Team work plan. Collaborate with Senior Engineers to troubleshoot issues and enhance the performance of live systems. Provide expert advice and guidance to first and second line support teams. Adhere to proactive maintenance schedules, implementing routine service upgrades and improvements. Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to services. 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 and that of your staff 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. MCSE/MCSA/Azure certifications or equivalent, demonstrable experience Azure Cloud general IaaS, SaaS, PaaS Windows Server, Azure Virtual Desktop Experience of Windows Administration (AD DS, GPO, DNS), Office 365 Administration Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Proven experience of supporting and maintaining infrastructure to SLA Knowledge of ITIL Service Management specifically Incident and Problem Management Welsh language level requirements
Essential: A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh
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% 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
If you think you have what it takes to do this role, but don t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the role with you in more detail.
We re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values .
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.
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.
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
You will undertake delegated responsibility for the delivery of programmes, making technical decisions within at least one of the following disciplines, (dependant on the scale of geographic programmes). Land management, undertaking the planning, and implementation and management of forest management operations and work programmes, in addition to management of surveying, undertakings for developing...
Server Engineer
Team / Directorate: Server and Storage / Finance & Corporate Services
Starting salary : £36,246 rising to 39,942 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)
Interview date: 21/04/2025
Post numbers: 201833, 203755
The role
As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure, efficient, and high-performing compute environment. From proactive monitoring and issue resolution to managing the full lifecycle of compute resource and software, you ll ensure our systems operate seamlessly. Working closely with the Server Team Leader and DDaT colleagues, you ll contribute to infrastructure improvements, support key DDaT projects, and help drive innovation across the organisation.
Beyond day-to-day operations, you ll play a key role in service governance, performance monitoring, and incident management, ensuring DDaT services meet agreed standards. You ll also have the opportunity to work on specialist projects, including server migrations, upgrades, and the implementation of new technologies, keeping NRW s infrastructure resilient and future-ready.
If you re passionate about optimising technology solutions, staying ahead of industry trends, and making a real impact, we d love 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.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Ian Johns at
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
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.
About Us
There s never been a more important time to join NRW (Natural Resources Wales) to make a real difference to the future of Wales people and nature. We are focussed on making our services better and simpler for citizens, business and stakeholders of Wales.
Established in 2013, NRW adopted a cloud first model without legacy technologies or migrations. Separated into sub-teams, we develop, manage and support a large Azure multi-region deployment supporting life preserving services for the nation 24x7. With over 100 web applications, associated databases and API s, real-time environmental modelling, public alerting and reporting and IOT data collection of over 650 remote locations interesting and exciting work with purpose is never far away.
Our ambition is to grow more talent in data, digital and technology in Wales over the coming years. To do that, we are collaborating with specialist design and development partners to enhance capacity and skills for the coming years. By creating blended teams of people from our own teams in NRW, and our delivery partners we work collaboratively to shared goals and outcomes that deliver for the nation of Wales aligned to NRWs Digital and Corporate Strategy.
What you will do Ensure the health, performance, and availability of compute and storage, adhering to DDaT governance and standards. Resolve incidents and service requests promptly, ensuring compliance with agreed service level agreements (SLAs). Follow and contribute to the execution of the Server and Storage Team work plan. Collaborate with Senior Engineers to troubleshoot issues and enhance the performance of live systems. Provide expert advice and guidance to first and second line support teams. Adhere to proactive maintenance schedules, implementing routine service upgrades and improvements. Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to services. 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 and that of your staff 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. MCSE/MCSA/Azure certifications or equivalent, demonstrable experience Azure Cloud general IaaS, SaaS, PaaS Windows Server, Azure Virtual Desktop Experience of Windows Administration (AD DS, GPO, DNS), Office 365 Administration Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Proven experience of supporting and maintaining infrastructure to SLA Knowledge of ITIL Service Management specifically Incident and Problem Management Welsh language level requirements
Essential: A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh
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% 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
If you think you have what it takes to do this role, but don t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the role with you in more detail.
We re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values .
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.
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.
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Forest Operations Officer Starting salary: £36,246 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Interview date: 22/04/2025 Post number: 200535 The role You will undertake delegated responsibility for the delivery of programmes, making technical decisions within at least one of the following disciplines, (dependant on the scale of geographic programmes). Land management, undertaking the planning, and implementation and management of forest management operations and work programmes, in addition to management of surveying, undertakings for developing and implementing work specifications across a wide subject range. Forest Planning, undertaking all operational planning to ensure implementation of tactical work programmes. To include forest and conservation inventory, database management, GIS mapping and site evaluation. You will act as the contract manager for numerous forestry operations. During this, you'll be responsible for undertaking all necessary paperwork and management for the sale/procurement of these contracts and all subsequent operations, including relevant liaison with the customer/contractor. Examples of these operations are harvesting, ground preparation, planting, or miscellaneous chainsaw work. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location 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 Michael Cresswell at Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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. What you will do Support technical advice for specific sector or technical issues. Implementation of team work plans, and delivery of agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in NRW technical or represent NRW on external forums as a technical representative. Interact with peers in NRW to promote consistent industry and specialist subject practices. Have responsibility for direct delivery of delegated programmes and agreed delegated budgetary control, including all relevant compliance and adhering to procurement process. 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 and that of your staff 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. Experience of working across a wide range of land management disciplines. Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS (UK Woodland Assurance Standard ) and forest certification schemes. Experience of community liaison and public engagement activities. Knowledge and experience of designated sites, and all aspects of forest practise, including land liabilities, forest planning and forest operations Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Desirable: Level B2 - Upper Intermediate level (able to discuss work matters) 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% 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 If you think you have what it takes to do this role, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the role with you in more detail. We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values. 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. 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.
Forest Operations Technical Support Starting salary: £32,544 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Interview date : 22/04/2025 Post number : 200540 The role This role is to support the forest operations team deliver their respective programmes. You will be working alongside the Officers, Senior Officers and Team Leader to contribute to the sustainable management of Natural Resources Wales land. You will plan and deliver programmes, within at least one of the following disciplines. (dependant on the scale of geographic programmes). Deliver tactical work programmes and or collate forest and conservation inventory information, maintaining the GIS data, carry out site evaluation, in the delivery of operational programmes. Forest Operations management, including technical advice, programme development and implementation of monitoring, reporting, and ensuring statutory compliance. You will act as the contract supervisor for numerous forestry operations. During this, you'll be responsible for undertaking all necessary site checks and subsequent paperwork for these contracts, including relevant liaison with the customer/contractor. Examples of these operations are harvesting, ground preparation, planting, or miscellaneous chainsaw work. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location 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 Michael Cresswell at Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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. What you will do Deliver technical advice for specific sector or technical issues. Deliver work plans, and delivery of agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in NRW technical groups. Interact with peers in NRW to promote consistent industry and specialist subject practices. Have responsibility for direct delivery of delegated programmes. 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. Experience of working in land management disciplines. Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS and forest certification schemes. Knowledge of forest planning and forest operations. Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Desirable: Level C1 - Proficiency level (fluent Welsh speaker) 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% 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 If you think you have what it takes to do this role, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the role with you in more detail. We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values. 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. 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.
Hazardous Waste Regulation Officer Team / Directorate : Waste Regulation / Operations Starting salary : £36,246 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern : Full time, 37 hours per week Interview date: 14/04/2025 Post numbers: 200434 The role You will be working as a member of the North-East Waste Regulation Team as the hazardous waste lead for your place. Primarily the role will be assessing compliance of waste producers with the Hazardous Waste Regulations including the correct classification of waste, record keeping and consignment note completion. In addition, you will be expected to assist other officers with assessment of compliance at permitted sites. You will be working as part of an all-Wales virtual team including data officers and will help design and carry out compliance campaigns and other projects. For many of Wales's hazardous waste producers this will be their only contact with NRW, and it will give a chance to advise and influence them on issues such as waste prevention and pollution prevention to help deliver Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) principles. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location 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 Carys Williams at Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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. What you will do Assess compliance for non-site based hazardous waste regulation. Strategically use waste data to inform interventions/campaigns. Deliver and record hazardous waste compliance work. Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures. Participate in the development of team work plans. Produce required documentation to support legal action. Seek to influence customers and establish local partnerships and collaborations as opportunities arise to deliver SMNR. Respond to incidents and complaints. 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 and that of your staff 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 and experience of working as a regulator. Understanding of commercial business processes and pressures. Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining issues and gaining support by influencing. Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Desirable: Level 2 - Upper intermediate level (able to discuss work matters) 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% 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 If you think you have what it takes to do this role, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the role with you in more detail. We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values. 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. 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.
Industry & Waste Regulation Officer Starting salary: £36.246 rising to £39,942 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: 201139 The role The post holder will contribute to the protection and enhancement of the environment through the effective and efficient regulation of industrial installations and waste sites. You will respond safely, promptly, and efficiently to environmental incidents and reports, and undertake appropriate investigative work. By applying our Regulatory Principles, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, take proportionate enforcement action, and achieve tangible, multiple benefits through our regulatory interventions. You will be based within the South East Waste (SE) Regulation Team in SE Operations, located at St Mellons, Cardiff. The team consists of Waste Regulation Officers, Illegal Waste Enforcement Officers, Fisheries Enforcement, Hazardous Waste Regulation Officers, and specialists in Tackling Waste Crime. While your role will primarily be office-based, you may be required to travel between various NRW locations, partner organisations, and other premises. You will also work outdoors at different sites and may occasionally be exposed to unpleasant conditions. Your responsibilities will focus on regulating permitted waste management facilities across SE Wales, such as Waste Transfer Stations and Metal Recycling Facilities. Additionally, you will be part of a team investigating pollution incidents and tackling illegal waste activities, including large-scale fly-tipping. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location 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 David Griffiths, or Kate Rodgers Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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. 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. 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 and that of your staff 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 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. Must have a full UK driving license Welsh language level requirements Essential: Level A1 - Entry level (able to use and understand simple, basic phrases and greetings, no conversational Welsh) Desirable: Level B2 - Upper intermediate level (able to discuss work matters) 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% 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 If you think you have what it takes to do this role, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the role with you in more detail. We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion We put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values. 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. 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.
