Development & Flood Risk Advisor

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental protection agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Advisor to support flood risk management efforts in North and Mid Wales. This role involves providing authoritative, evidence-based advice on flood risk matters for planning applications and reviewing permit applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in environmental regulation, strong collaborative skills, and a commitment to climate adaptation and innovation. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development

Flexible working arrangements

Further education day release

Qualifications

• Expertise in flood risk management and environmental regulation.
• Ability to provide evidence-based advice.
• Strong collaborative skills with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on flood risk matters for planning applications.
• Review permit applications and support enforcement actions.
• Work collaboratively on the flood risk management portfolio.

Job description

The role

By joining our Development and Flood Risk Team you will have a key role in safeguarding communities at risk from flooding in North and Mid Wales. As one of our key Advisors, you'll be part of a knowledgeable and committed team, supplying authoritative, evidence-based advice on flood risk matters for planning applications and infrastructure consents. You'll ensure that development proposals align with Welsh Government Technical Advisory Note 15 (2025) policy on flood risk and your insight will be vital in shaping resilient, climate conscious planning decisions. You will work collaboratively across our flood risk management portfolio.

Beyond planning, you'll review permit applications, support enforcement actions and consider emergency works under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (Wales) (Flood Risk) 2016. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical knowledge whilst influencing external stakeholders and using regulatory tools to protect people, property and the environment. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to climate adaptation, and your work will directly contribute to delivering the aims and objectives of Natural Resources Wales Corporate Plan by 2030. If you're ready to lead on critical flood risk challenges and want our expertise to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Working at NRW means being part of an organisation that's committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real impact. We value continuous learning and development—you'll have access to a wide range of resources and support to grow in your career, including further education day release in accordance with your individual development plan. This role offers the chance to influence not just the current environmental landscape, but the legacy we leave behind. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office in the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. You'll be part of a collaborative, technically experienced team, delivering high quality and consistent services across North and Mid Wales.