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
- You will help protect and improve water in Newport, Caerphilly, and Blaenau Gwent.
- You will be a Senior Officer in the Environment Team.
- You will use your knowledge about water quality and rules to solve problems.
- You will lead water regulation work and support your team.
Key Tasks
- Investigate environmental problems and complaints.
- Check if people are following water laws and rules.
- Give advice and help colleagues learn.
- Plan and deliver the team's work.
- Work with partners to find solutions and improve water.
- Help prepare for and respond to environmental incidents.
- Sometimes work outside normal hours if needed.
- Lead projects, manage people and budgets.
Skills And Experience
- Good knowledge of water quality and rules.
- Able to make clear, fair decisions based on evidence.
- Can handle urgent and difficult tasks well.
- Good at giving advice and working with others.
- Hold a full and current UK driving licence.
- Able to travel to different sites, often by car.
Pay And Hours
- Flexible working is supported.
- You will agree on a hybrid work pattern when appointed.
Location And Workplace
- Based at the Natural Resources Wales office.
- You will travel to different places in the area.
- Public transport may not always be an option.
How To Apply
- For questions, contact Kate Rodgers at Kate.Rodgers@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk.
- Interviews will be face-to-face the week starting 2nd December 2026.
- Location details will be given before the interview.
- Do you have experience with water quality and rules?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence?
- Are you happy to work flexibly and travel to sites?
- Can you work well with others and give good advice?
- Are you ready to apply before the interview week?
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