Specialist Industry & Waste Regulatory Approaches Advisor

Natural Resources Wales; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for environmental standards is seeking a Lead Specialist Advisor to help shape industry regulations in Wales. You will provide expert advice across various industrial sectors, collaborate with government and industry bodies, and develop policy for climate change initiatives. This hybrid role offers flexibility in work location with a focus on influencing standards and mentoring team members, ensuring Welsh interests are prioritized in UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advising on industrial sectors like chemicals and metals.
• Ability to influence policy and engage with stakeholders including government bodies.
• Strong understanding of UK Best Available Techniques (BAT) and regulatory functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on industrial regulations and standards.
• Interpret complex legislation and develop guidance.
• Mentor and coach team members and engage with external stakeholders.

Skills

Expertise in industrial regulation

Legislation interpretation

Policy development

Climate change adaptation

Job description

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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