Team / Directorate: Water Quality Policy Team /Evidence, Policy & Permitting Starting salary: £45,367rising 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 num...
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 31/12/2026 - There may be the potential for this appointment to be extended or become a permanent position at a later date, however this cannot be guaranteed. Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compr...
Starting salary: £45,367 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Interview date: To be confirmed Post number: 203735 The role
You will work within the Energy Delivery Team to assist colleagues in achieving Natural Resources Wales (NRW)'s remit for renewable energy targets in Wales, applying the principles of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) to your work. You will act as a senior supplier for civil engineering. You may also be required to act as an executive for projects including board reporting and risk management, within strict governance procedures. You will work with the wider business to translate regulations, standards and approved codes of practice into operational guidance. This role provides civil engineering expertise, ensuring engineering solutions are compliant with NRW design standards, in-turn influencing renewable energy developer designs and construction phase plans. You will be responsible for asset management during the operational phase of development and for advising liaison officers on compliance with operating procedures and NRW lease obilgations. This role involves desk and site-based work on the WGWE in North & Mid Wales. You will direct other technical / engineering staff within the team, and may lead them through complex or highly technical specialist programmes of work. You will be required to work on a number of projects simultaneously and are expected to provide leadership across our project portfolio. You will report to the Energy Delivery Team Leader, in the Northeast Operations structure. This exciting and challenging role will part-resource an additional new Welsh Government service level agreement. You will be externally facing and have considerable responsibility for managing relationships with third party organisations and contractors. 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 time and location will be shared in advance) 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.
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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 31/12/2026 - There may be the potential for this appointment to be extended or become a permanent position at a later date, however this cannot be guaranteed. 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: 203750 The role
As a Senior Planner within the Water Quality Policy Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and innovative water quality models to support the successful delivery of water company investment programmes. Your technical expertise will directly inform the development of key policies, programmes, plans, strategies, and guidance for Natural Resources Wales (NRW). This is an excellent opportunity to influence and shape water quality standards while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues from across Evidence, Policy & Permitting (EPP) and Operations, officials from the Welsh Government, water companies, and sector representatives. In this role, you will take a leadership position in identifying water quality modelling priorities and spearheading the delivery of technical assessments. Your work will be integral to informing policy and permitting decisions regarding water company discharges, ensuring that Wales natural resources are managed sustainably. You will be part of the Water Quality Policy Team within the Water & Nature Group, a key unit within Natural Resources Management Policy. Although your team is dispersed across Wales, you will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, balancing the opportunity to collaborate in person with remote working options that suit your lifestyle. 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 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.
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Team / Directorate: Water Quality Policy Team / Evidence, Policy & 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: 203863 The role
As the Water Quality Modelling Lead Specialist Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water quality management within Natural Resources Wales (NRW). You will provide expert advice and knowledge to inform the development of NRWs water quality policies, programmes, plans, strategies, and guidance. By translating both Welsh and UK Government policies into actionable, practical approaches, you will directly contribute to impactful outcomes that advance water quality across Wales. In this role, you will take the lead in identifying NRWs water quality modelling needs, developing a prioritised programme to ensure the provision of the tools, guidance, knowledge, and capacity necessary for technical assessments. These assessments will be critical in driving the achievement of key water quality objectives and outcomes. Your leadership will be instrumental in securing the delivery of NRW's water quality modelling programme, working collaboratively with colleagues across various teams within NRW, as well as external stakeholders, including Welsh Government officials, the Environment Agency, water companies, and other sector representatives. This position offers the opportunity to be a key influencer in shaping the water quality landscape, providing a crucial link between policy and practical implementation. You will be joining the Water Quality Policy Team, which is part of the Water & Nature Group within the Natural Resources Management Policy division. The team works flexibly and collaboratively across Wales, with hybrid working arrangements in place to ensure a balance between office and remote work. 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 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.
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Team / Directorate: Commercial Development/Communication, Customer & Commercial Starting salary: £41,132 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours per week Interview date: 29 May 2025 Post numbers: 202662 (For office use only: ENV GRJ) The role
The Specialist Forestry Advisor will be responsible for developing and delivering forestry services, with a particular focus on renewable energy projects. The role involves providing expert advice and guidance to Programme Managers, Project Managers, and Developers within the Commercial Development and Commercial Delivery Teams to support the delivery of complex commercial projects on the NRW Managed Estate. As a technical specialist, the post holder will lead on advising and guiding across various programmes and projects and will also take the lead on selected lower-risk commercial projects. Collaboration will be essential, working closely with Place-based teams, the Operations Directorate, Land Stewardship, the EPP Directorate, and occasionally the Timber Sales & Marketing teams to ensure the successful progression of forestry-related initiatives. 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 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.
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Team / Directorate: Master Data / Finance & Corporate Services Starting salary: £32,544 rising to £35,377 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: To be confirmed Post number: 201259 The role
To provide technical support to the Master Data Team Leader and specialists that co-ordinate and deliver NRW's corporate approach to mastering of data assets (e.g. data quality, data integration and operational reporting) as defined in our Knowledge and Data Strategies and service plan.
To maintain tools and applications that manage the flow, integrity and integration of NRW data assets as data moves between applications and new applications are developed. This is vital for delivering data integration required for the sustainable management of natural resources.
To maintain operational reporting tools and support staff across NRW to build dashboards, reports and operational views of our data so that it supports SMNR and informs operational decisions and policy development. 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 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.
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Team / Directorate: Integrated Workforce / 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: Permanent Work pattern: Full time with a 9 day fortnight work pattern (alternative 33 & 41 hours a week) Interview date: TBC Post number: 200506 The role
The post holder will provide a maintenance service and deliver a capital work programme for NRW assets which will include Flood risk assets and NRW managed Land. This will include activities associated with all aspects of asset maintenance from electronically recording general inspections to grass cutting, chainsaw work, tractor driving, fencing, to small scale construction projects, keeping Natural Resources Wales assets at their present target condition. Working within a small team in all weather conditions throughout mid Wales, the post holder will provide an appropriate emergency response and will be required to be part of a standby rota and provide out of hours cover. You will be joining a team which is passionate about the work they do, reducing the risk of flooding to properties in Mid Wales. Your work will mainly be concentrated on the maintenance of flood defence assets such as flood defence embankments and structures but will also include work on the Welsh Government Forest estate and on National Nature Reserves. You will be self-motivated, competent in the use of plant and machinery and IT equipment having a positive approach to Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace. The role is mainly outdoors in all weathers and can be physically demanding. 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. Interviews will be conducted in person. The location 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.
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Team / Directorate: Commercial Development /Communication, Customer & Commercial Starting salary: £41,132 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours per week Interview date: 29 May 2025 Post numbers: 203734 The role
The Specialist Forestry Advisor will be responsible for developing and delivering forestry services, with a particular focus on renewable energy projects. The role involves providing expert advice and guidance to Programme Managers, Project Managers, and Developers within the Commercial Development and Commercial Delivery Teams to support the delivery of complex commercial projects on the NRW Managed Estate. As a technical specialist, the post holder will lead on advising and guiding across various programmes and projects and will also take the lead on selected lower-risk commercial projects. Collaboration will be essential, working closely with Place-based teams, the Operations Directorate, Land Stewardship, the EPP Directorate, and occasionally the Timber Sales & Marketing teams to ensure the successful progression of forestry-related initiatives. 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 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.
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Starting salary: £41,132 Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Interview date: To be confirmed Post number: 203736 The role
You will work in the Energy Delivery Team managing the integration of large and complex energy projects within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. Responsible for the interface between the development and construction of high-profile projects and Natural Resources Wales (NRW)s land stewardship responsibilities. Influence key stakeholders and maintain partnerships internally and externally; enhancing the reputation of the project by responding to and managing risks and issues raised. Collaborate with other Directorates, to ensure that internal governance procedures are followed, embedding Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) and Wellbeing outcomes in energy project deliverables. The role involves desk and site based work on the WGWE in North & Mid Wales. You will work with specialist project suppliers and are expected to matrix manage a small, internal project team. You will have a central role in the energy delivery project management structure and are expected to analyse and interpret a range of complex information, communicating key points to others. The role reports to the Energy Delivery Team Leader, in the Northeast Operations Directorate. This exciting and challenging role will part-resource a new Welsh Government service level agreement. You will ensure that works are carried out in a safe, environmentally sustainable, and legally compliant manner. You will have good customer care skills, together with negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to develop good working relationships. This role requires project and contract management expertise spanning a range of technical disciplines including land management, forestry, environmental and engineering. A strong candidate will have relevant training, skills, experience and knowledge in one or more of these technical disciplines and experience of large scale renewable projects is desirable. 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 time and location will be shared in advance) 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.
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