Strategic Lead: Marine Water Quality Modelling

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Annual leave 28 days (33 days with use

Professional development

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) seeks a leader to head its marine water quality (MWQ) modelling capability. You will shape the programme, ensuring NRW can apply modelling to improve marine water quality and protect Wales' marine environment.

You will collaborate across strategy, policy and operations, and engage with Welsh Government and national partners. You will work in a flexible hybrid pattern contracted to the NRW office nearest you, with opportunities to learn from a broad team and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU legislation, policy drivers, and environmental regulation relating to marine water quality.
• Substantial experience in the development and application of marine water quality modelling for regulation and water planning purposes.
• Advanced knowledge of marine water quality modelling software and its application to assess environmental and public health impacts from discharges and activities.
• Understanding of key partners, stakeholders and delivery mechanisms associated with marine water quality policy and objectives in Wales.
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or numerate discipline, with regulatory, water industry or academic experience in marine water quality modelling.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex technical information and data effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working within programme and project management environments, with project management skills and/or qualifications.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM), with strong communication, stakeholder engagement and collaborative working skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage specific and complex issues related to marine water quality modelling.
• Provide statutory advice to Welsh Government and other bodies as appropriate.
• Influence multidisciplinary teams and mentor colleagues to build capability in marine water quality modelling.
• Represent NRW as a technical authority on marine water quality modelling, including evidence for inquiries and regulatory proceedings.
• Retain ownership of NRW marine water quality modelling policy and liaise with Environment Agency and academic institutions.
• Lead liaison with Environment Agency and academic institutions to promote consistency in cross-border catchments.
• Advise on evidence needs and secure resources for modelling projects.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in marine water quality modelling for regulation and planning purposes.

Skills

Marine modelling

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team mentorship

Welsh language knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or numerate discipline

Job description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) seeks a leader to head its marine water quality (MWQ) modelling capability. You will shape the programme, ensuring NRW can apply modelling to improve marine water quality and protect Wales' marine environment.

You will collaborate across strategy, policy and operations, and engage with Welsh Government and national partners. You will work in a flexible hybrid pattern contracted to the NRW office nearest you, with opportunities to learn from a broad team and