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Natural Resources Wales

We employ around 1,900 people in locations throughout Wales. Our employees include scientists, engineers, foresters, environmental managers and recreation and education experts.

We work with local communities and organisations to improve and protect the natural environment in Wales.

If you are interested in working for us, you can see a list of all opportunities on the current vacancies and apprenticeship scheme pages.

What we can offer

  • a competitive salary
  • a generous career-average pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over five years
  • special leave entitlements in exceptional circumstances
  • maternity, paternity or adoption leave
  • a range of flexible working options, including flexitime – these will depend on business needs but we aim to help you achieve a positive work/life balance
  • occupational health benefits, including counselling and advisory services and eye care services
  • tax-free childcare

Equal opportunities for all

All of us at Natural Resources Wales are committed to delivering great public services to everyone in Wales.  Respecting and valuing difference helps ensure that we provide services that reflect the needs and experiences of both our staff and of the people we serve.

To achieve this, we need a workforce with the very best possible mix of existing and future talent. By ‘best possible mix’, we mean that we need people who come from all backgrounds, be that black, Asian or minority ethnic, LGB, transgender or non-binary, young, old and those with impairments to name a few.

People perform better when they can be themselves and we know that this benefits the individual and our organisation and therefore we have staff network support groups, policies that are inclusive of everyone and all protected characteristics as well as senior managers and Board members who champion equality, diversity and inclusion.

Find out more about our staff networks here.

06 Oct, 2026
Full time
Hydrologist
£33,755 - £36,693 yearly
Natural Resources Wales Hybrid (North Wales, UK)
The role As a Hydrologist at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) you will play a key role in supporting internal teams and external stakeholders with technical support on hydrology and water resource management matters. You will work with real-world hydrological data, analysing and interpreting it to inform critical decisions around water abstraction licences, drought response, and post-flood event analysis. You will also contribute to the effective operation of the River Dee Regulation Scheme, helping to ensure sustainable water management in one of the UK's most important catchments. This is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in operational hydrology and water resources management. You will be part of a supportive team, gaining hands-on experience and learning from senior specialists as you assist with more complex and high-profile projects. We welcome applications from recent graduates with a degree in a relevant environmental or physical science subject...