Job Description
Team / Directorate: Renewable Energy Advice Team / Evidence, Policy & Permitting
Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)
Post number: 203910
The role
Are you a marine ecologist with specialist knowledge of benthic habitats and a passion for supporting sustainable offshore development? We're looking for a skilled professional to lead on the provision of expert advice for marine and offshore renewable energy projects in Wales.
As a Specialist Advisor for Bethnic Ecology, you'll provide high-level technical advice on benthic ecology to support Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) role in assessing and guiding marine developments. Your input will help shape Government policy, inform strategic plans and guidance, and influence the sustainable delivery of offshore renewable energy.
You'll play a key role in NRW's Marine Programme, working collaboratively with internal teams across directorates and contributing to our Offshore Renewable Energy Programme. You'll also engage externally with the Welsh Government, other Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies, industry s...