Job Title:
Senior Investigative Officer
Location of the job:
Cardiff
Employer:
Natural Resources Wales
Salary:
£47,055 - £52,770
Last day to apply:
31 August 2026
Role Summary
- You will be the lead advisor and Senior Investigative Officer at NRW (Natural Resources Wales).
- You will oversee important and difficult investigations.
- You will give advice to make sure investigations are done well and follow the law.
Key Tasks
- Take charge of complex investigations.
- Give advice on how to do investigations the right way.
- Check that investigations meet legal standards.
- Travel to places across Wales to do your work.
Skills And Experience
- You must have experience in investigations.
- You need to know about the technical parts of investigations.
- You must hold a full and valid UK driving licence.
- You should be able to drive as public transport may not always be possible.
Pay And Hours
- You will work flexible hours that suit your needs and your office.
- You will have a hybrid working pattern – part at home and part in the office.
- Meetings and training will be planned ahead of time.
Location And Workplace
- You will be based at the nearest NRW office to your home in Wales.
- You will travel to different places to carry out your work.
How To Apply
- To ask about this job, email Ian Thomas at Ian.G.Thomas@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk.
- Interviews will happen on Microsoft Teams during the week starting 14 September 2026.
Checklist For Applicants
- Do you have experience in investigations?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence?
- Are you happy to travel across Wales?
- Can you work flexibly with some office and some home working?
- Have you emailed Ian Thomas if you want to ask questions?
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