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Role ID:204136

Location: Flexible

Grade/Salary range: 4: £33,755 - £36,693

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Welsh Language level: B1 - Intermediate

Closing date: 01/02/2026

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive team member to help drive the effective management of our water abstraction returns system.

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues from across NRW and engage directly with external customers, so confident and clear communication in both English and Welsh is essential.

You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment, bringing strong organisational skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Experience in water resources or data management would be a real advantage, and proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI will help you hit the ground running.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

You’ll be part of a diverse and experienced Water Resources Regulatory Approaches team, that sits within NRW's Evidence, Policy and Permitting Directorate.

Our Team’s remit includes the development and delivery of internal operational guidance and training resources. The Team also manages the Water Resources Return Service, which records abstraction data to support compliance.

• Support the assessment of water resources compliance with relevant legislation, including the collation of information into technical documents that will inform regulatory or place priorities.
• Provide technical input to team consultations as required and support NRW representation on external forums.
• Provide support to investigative programmes.
• Deliver enhancement projects directly by identifying opportunities, specify works and procure work.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure effective delivery of agreed services.
• Support a resilient NRW Incident Management Service that follows NRW process.
• 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.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

1. A working knowledge of water resources, environment management, agriculture, fisheries, conservation or biodiversity.
2. An understanding of the sustainable management of natural resources.
3. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and partners; explaining issues and gaining support by influencing.
5. Ability to work well as part of a team.

Essential: Level B1 – Intermediate Level