Integrated Evidence Manager

Natural Resources Wales; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales seeks an Integrated Evidence Manager to lead teams in evidence-based decision-making for natural resource management. The role involves managing evidence policies, integrating knowledge across teams, and overseeing critical reporting cycles, providing the opportunity to significantly impact environmental policy development in Wales.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of barriers in evidence development.
• Experience in managing programmes and projects.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage evidence programmes for environmental policies.
• Lead innovation and risk assessment activities.
• Oversee the production of the 5-year SoNaRR cycle.

Skills

Understanding of evidence development

Knowledge of legislation

Research experience

Programme management

Public representation

Knowledge sharing

Education

Degree or equivalent higher education qualification

Job description

Integrated Evidence Manager

Closing Date: 3 August 2025

Location: Flexible

Natural Resources Wales reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date

Team / Directorate: Knowledge and Evidence / Evidence, Policy and Permitting

Starting salary: £59,547 rising to £65,004 per annum through annual increments (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: 18 August 2025

Post number: 204010 (For office use only: GGL/GRJ/TTJ)

The role

We at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) make complex decisions that integrate environmental, economic, and social considerations to achieve sustainable management of natural resources (SMNR). We are seeking a manager to lead teams that integrate knowledge and evidence across NRW to inform decision-making, evaluate impacts, learn, and communicate findings. As Manager, Integrated Evidence, you will oversee around 16 specialists, including 6 direct reports, reporting to the Head of Knowledge and Evidence within our Leadership Team.

We support flexible working arrangements. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, with a hybrid working pattern to be agreed upon appointment. Any face-to-face meetings or training will be scheduled in advance. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Successful applicants will undergo a DBS check. Appointments are typically made within 4 to 8 weeks after the closing date.

About us

The Knowledge and Evidence Department leads NRW's evidence-based strategy, utilizing science and expertise to deploy tools such as regulation, grants, advice, advocacy, partnership, and land management to achieve our corporate wellbeing objectives: Nature recovery, resilient communities to climate change, and pollution prevention. We learn from our decisions' impacts and share knowledge to support others in achieving these objectives. You will manage teams that synthesize knowledge from diverse specialisms into integrated decisions, including leading the production of our 5-year State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR).

What you will do

• Manage programmes to collate and integrate evidence supporting Welsh Government Natural Resources Policy and SMNR across NRW.
• Lead horizon scanning and innovation to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions.
• Establish quality assurance processes for evidence, including peer review, and guide evidence prioritization.
• Manage the Integrated Evidence Group (IEG) and develop the Knowledge and Evidence Service Plan.
• Oversee the 5-yearly SoNaRR cycle, ensuring timely, quality reports that support advocacy efforts.
• Project manage complex issues like expert advice, guidance, and technical briefings.
• Work with other managers to ensure strategic approaches are well evidenced and adaptable.
• Develop personal and team development plans.
• Manage the group budget.
• Undertake health and safety responsibilities.
• Promote NRW's Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies.
• Engage in continuous personal development.
• Perform any other duties appropriate to the role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills

Using the STAR method, demonstrate in your application and interview:

1. Understanding of priorities, drivers, and barriers in evidence development and use among stakeholders.
2. Knowledge of legislation and policies relevant to natural resources and wellbeing in Wales.
3. Experience in research related to natural resources and wellbeing, including drivers and barriers.
4. Experience in programme and project management, with relevant qualifications or experience.
5. Ability to represent an organization publicly on high-profile issues.
6. Experience sharing knowledge to solve problems within large organizations.
7. Degree or equivalent higher education qualification or relevant experience.