Job Description
Team / Directorate: Planning, Landscape & Energy Team, Evidence Policy & Permitting
Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 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: 203896
The role
Are you ready to lead a nationally significant programme that will shape the future of infrastructure and including renewable energy in Wales? We're looking for an experienced professional to drive the delivery of our response to the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 and lead programme development for infrastructure planning .
As Lead Specialist Advisor for Infrastructure you'll coordinate the creation of key guidance, tools, and resources to support Natural Resources Wales (NRW) in fulfilling its responsibilities under this new legislation. You'll act as a central figure in aligning NRW's strategic direction with Welsh and UK Government infrastructure and energy policy.
Working across regulatory, advisory and operational teams, you'll ensure internal coordination and external collaboration is seamless. You will also manage high-level relationships with Welsh Government, the renewables sector, and ...