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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.

22 May, 2023
Full time
Flood Warning & Informing Advisor
£28,403 - £32,088 yearly
Natural Resources Wales Welshpool, UK
Flood Warning & Informing Advisor Closing date : 11 June 2023 Salary : £28,403 - £32,088 Location : Welshpool Contract type : Permanent Work pattern : Full time, 37 hours. Starting salary: £28,403 rising to £30,688 per annum through annual increments being paid each year. Post number : 202696 As an organisation we support flexible working. This role allows hybrid working (a mix of home and office working) and a working pattern suitable for you can be discussed on appointment if you are successful. You will be contracted to the NRW location stated in this advert, of which you will be required to attend for regular meetings, training and for one-to-one meetings with your manager. These will be planned in advance. Job description This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Warning and Informing team to promote our flood warning service and community engagement across our North...
19 May, 2023
Full time
Lead Specialist Permitting Officer
£41,150 - £46,147 yearly
Natural Resources Wales Hybrid (Wales, UK)
Lead Specialist Permitting Officer Location: Flexible - You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home, and a suitable hybrid working pattern can be discussed on appointment Salary:  Grade 7: £41,150 - £46,147 per annum Contract Type: Permenant Closing Date: 11/06/2023 Post Number: 202902 This lead specialist role sits within a closely working team, leading on and supporting team members to assess complex technical applications and legal requirements across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, making risk based decisions to produce robust enforceable permits. You will be the main contact for complex permitting queries from both internal and external customers, as well as resolving any issues that arise from the permit application assessment process within your area of specialism. You will have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and...
16 May, 2023
Full time
Flood Warning and Informing Advisor
£32,876 - £36,229 yearly
Natural Resources Wales Wales, UK
Flood Warning and Informing Advisor Location: Welshpool, Bangor or Buckley Grade & Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5) Post number: 200289 Type of contract: Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours Closing date : 4 June 2023 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose This is an exciting opportunity to join our Warning and Informing team to promote our flood warning service and community engagement across our North operations area of Wales. The post holder will be working closely with other team members as well as our senior advisors,  to improve, maintain and provide new flood warning service to communities identified at risk across the area. You will be responsible for...