Senior Landfill Emissions Reduction Project Officer

Natural Resources Wales; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Officer for the Industry and Waste Regulation. This position will support the delivery of the Welsh Government's Net Zero Carbon Budget 2, focusing on the environmental impact of landfill sites. The successful candidate will conduct landfill gas audits and enhance understanding of gas flaring. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining home and office work, and is temporary until March 31, 2027. Attractive salary range between £41,132 and £44,988.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct detailed landfill gas audits.
• Strong understanding of environmental impact regulations.
• Experience in landfill gas flaring and management.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Net Zero Carbon Budget 2.
• Work within a team on landfill regulation.
• Plan and deliver audits for gas capture and destruction.

Job description

Job Description

Senior Officer, Industry and Waste Regulation (Landfill Emissions Reduction Project)

Closing Date : ???

Salary : £41,132 - £44,988

Location : Flexible.

Contract Type : Temporary until 31 March 2027

Work Pattern : 37 Hours Monday - Friday

Post Number : 203450

As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working), and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base, which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training, and one-to-one meetings with your manager. These will be planned in advance.

The role

This is a rare opportunity to join and be an instrumental member of the Landfill Emissions Reduction Project (LERP) at Natural Resources Wales.

The post holder will support the delivery of Welsh Government's Net Zero Carbon Budget 2 (2025-2027) focusing on the environmental impact of both closed and operational landfill sites.

You will work within a small team dedicated to landfill regulation, planning and delivering detailed landfill gas audits to increase gas capture and destruction / utilisation. The role also involves improving understanding of landfill gas flaring across applicable sites, enhancing the...