Specialist Industry & Waste Regulatory Approaches Advisor

Natural Resources Wales; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental regulatory body in Wales is seeking a Lead Specialist Advisor to influence regulations on industrial sectors such as chemicals and metals. This role involves providing expert advice to guide policy development and adapting climate change measures. You will work collaboratively within a small team and with various stakeholders while shaping NRW's national approach. This position offers hybrid working flexibility, allowing you to contribute significantly to environmental performance in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in interpreting complex legislation.
• Ability to develop guidance and tools for regulatory functions.
• Experience in policy development and industry engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on industrial sectors regarding regulations.
• Lead the development of UK Best Available Techniques (BAT).
• Shape NRW's approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Skills

Expertise in industrial regulations

Knowledge of climate change policies

Collaboration and mentorship skills

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

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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