Specialist Industry & Waste Regulatory Approaches Advisor

Natural Resources Wales; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental regulatory body based in Wales is seeking a Lead Specialist Advisor. In this role, you will guide the regulatory approach on climate change, develop policies for environmental performance, and support the implementation of UK Best Available Techniques. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, making a significant impact at a national level. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from any NRW office in Wales.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of legislation related to climate change and industrial sectors.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Experience in developing policies for environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of UK's Best Available Techniques.
• Influence future policy related to climate change.
• Provide expert guidance and tools for industrial sectors.

Skills

Expertise in environmental regulations

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how industry is regulated in Wales, guiding our response to climate change and driving improvements in environmental performance. As a Lead Specialist Advisor in the Decarbonisation and Standards Regulatory Approaches Team at Natural Resources Wales, you will provide expert advice on industrial sectors such as chemicals, combustion, metals, cement and minerals, and food and drink. You will lead on interpreting complex legislation, developing guidance and tools, and influencing future policy to support NRW's regulatory and permitting functions.

A key focus of the role is supporting the development of UK Best Available Techniques (BAT), ensuring Welsh interests are reflected in UK-wide standards. You will also contribute to the development of policies and approaches for climate change adaptation and mitigation across industry sectors.

You'll join a small team of specialist advisors who work collaboratively with colleagues across NRW and with Welsh and UK Governments, other regulators, and industry bodies. The role has no direct line management responsibilities, but includes mentoring and coaching opportunities and offers significant scope to shape NRW's approach at a national level.

This is a flexible, hybrid-working role based from any NRW office in Wales, combining policy development with external engagement and project leadership.

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