Senior Water Policy & Planning Advisor

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales is seeking an experienced policy and water planning specialist to provide expert technical advice on water planning and sustainable management of the water environment in Wales.

You will shape national water policy and investment decisions, translate Welsh and UK policy into practical approaches, and collaborate with government, regulators and sector partners to support environmental improvement programmes and resilient ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to WFD; Welsh, UK Government policy drivers in WFD; and the issues and opportunities in Wales

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical assessments, drawing on a range of complex information and data sources.
• Manage the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, statutory advice and guidance documents; Manage the development of procedures, tools and guidance and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as Welsh Government, sector representatives and partners to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations.
• Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme.
• Support engagement with sectors, partners, WG, Environment Agency, SEPA and NIEA, and be the lead point of contact for customer queries.
• Maintain knowledge of the assigned sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s).
• Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader to develop and deliver an agreed Personal Development Plan.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Skills

Policy development

Water planning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Natural Resources Wales is seeking an experienced policy and water planning specialist to provide expert technical advice on water planning and sustainable management of the water environment in Wales.

You will shape national water policy and investment decisions, translate Welsh and UK policy into practical approaches, and collaborate with government, regulators and sector partners to support environmental improvement programmes and resilient ecosystems.