Lead Marine and Coastal Physical Processes Advisor

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public environmental agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Marine and Coastal Physical Processes Advisor to advise on marine issues, manage evidence projects, and collaborate on policies impacting the marine environment. The ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge and project management experience, with a commitment to professional growth. This role offers competitive benefits, including support for language development and a Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%

28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days

Commitment to professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Weekly wellbeing hour

Qualifications

• Experience in evidence and guidance project delivery.
• Project management experience and/or qualifications.
• Understanding of the priorities and challenges in delivering marine and coastal ecosystem outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex issues affecting NRW policies, strategies, and guidance.
• Provide statutory advice to Welsh Government and UK departments.
• Oversee marine physical processes policy to ensure alignment with governmental policies.
• Identify evidence needs, commission and manage evidence projects.
• Advise NRW Programme Boards and support the delivery of NRW’s Marine Programme.

Skills

Knowledge of legislation and policy related to marine and coastal environments

Specialist technical knowledge of marine and coastal physical processes

Ability to represent the organization on high-profile issues

Education

Membership or progress towards membership of a relevant professional institution

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Lead Marine and Coastal Physical Processes Advisor, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.08.2025

Expiry Date: 18.09.2025

Job Description:

Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting

Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours/week (part-time options considered)

Interview Date: 22/09/2025

Post number: 203993

The role

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) seeks a skilled expert to advise on marine and coastal physical processes. You will collaborate across teams and with external partners on issues such as climate change impacts and offshore renewable energy infrastructure, shaping NRW’s strategic approach, managing evidence projects, and producing guidance for staff and developers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive problem-solving attitude. We support flexible working, with hybrid arrangements to be discussed at appointment. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check. Appointments are typically made within 4-8 weeks after the closing date.

About us

This role is part of the Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Team, a multidisciplinary group dedicated to protecting Wales's marine and coastal environments. The team provides technical advice on topics including habitats, marine mammals, birds, fish, and water quality. You will work alongside leading experts in these areas.

What you will do

• Lead and manage complex issues affecting NRW policies, strategies, and guidance, including high-profile or contentious casework.
• Provide statutory advice to Welsh Government and UK departments, reviewing and advising on policies and strategies.
• Oversee marine physical processes policy to ensure alignment with governmental and international policies.
• Identify evidence needs, commission and manage evidence projects, and develop guidance for NRW and external stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of marine physical processes and their legislative, technological, and market implications.
• Advise NRW Programme Boards and support the delivery of NRW’s Marine Programme.
• Engage with Welsh Government on marine and coastal policy issues.
• Undertake health and safety duties and promote equality and diversity policies.
• Support your personal development through the Sgwrs plan.
• Perform any other duties appropriate to the role.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of legislation and policy related to marine and coastal environments in Wales and the UK.
• Understanding of the priorities and challenges in delivering marine and coastal ecosystem outcomes in Wales.
• Specialist technical knowledge of marine and coastal physical processes.
• Experience in evidence and guidance project delivery.
• Project management experience and/or qualifications.
• Membership or progress towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Ability to represent the organization on high-profile issues.

Welsh language requirements

• Desirable: Level A1 (basic understanding and use of Welsh).

NRW offers support for language development during employment.

Benefits

• Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
• Additional leave entitlements for various needs
• Commitment to professional development
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Weekly wellbeing hour

NRW values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. We promote a bilingual environment and support Welsh language skills development.