Job Title:
Environment Team Senior Officer (Water)
Location of the job:
Cardiff
Employer:
Natural Resources Wales
Salary:
£42,662 - £46,662
Last day to apply:
18 November 2026
Role Summary
- Lead work to protect and improve water in Newport, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent.
- Use your skills in water quality and rules to solve environmental problems.
- Give advice and help teammates learn.
- Work on many tasks like checking incidents and complaints about water.
- Help plan the team’s work and lead projects.
Key Tasks
- Investigate environmental incidents and complaints.
- Check if rules are broken and collect evidence.
- Decide the best way to respond to problems.
- Work with others inside and outside the organisation.
- Help prepare for and respond to emergencies.
- Support work during and outside normal hours if needed.
Skills And Experience
- Know about water quality and environmental rules.
- Able to give clear advice and make good decisions.
- Handle many tasks and urgent problems well.
- Able to lead others and manage projects.
- Have a full UK driving licence.
Pay And Hours
- Pay details will be given in the full job advert.
- Work hours will be agreed, with flexible and hybrid working supported.
Location And Workplace
- Based at the Natural Resources Wales office.
- You will visit many sites by driving.
- Public transport may not always be possible.
How To Apply
- Contact Kate Rodgers for questions: Kate.Rodgers@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
- Interviews will be in person during the week starting 2 December 2026.
Checklist For Applicants
- Do you have experience in water quality and rules?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence?
- Are you happy to work flexible and sometimes outside normal hours?
- Can you attend an interview in early December 2026?
- Have you contacted Kate Rodgers if you have questions?
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