Environmental Advisor (Development Planning)

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We are looking for passionate people with a background in an environmental science, sustainability or planning and want the opportunity to help shape the future of Wales, to join our Development Planning Advice Service. The Service is responsible for influencing both strategic land use plans and projects seeking planning consent. The work is varied, rewarding, and provides the real opportunity to influence sustainable development in Wales.
This role is flexible across North Wales but regular attendance at our Bangor office is expected.
This is a fixed term role until the 16/04/2027 only.
As a member of our \"Once for Wales\" development planning Service, you will engage directly with Planning Authorities and developers on a wide variety of proposals including, energy, transport, housing, economic regeneration, tourism and agriculture. You will collaborate with technical experts across NRW to create and provide accurate, robust and influential advice on a wide range of topics including conservation sites, European Protected Species, flood risk, water quality, air quality, contaminated land, and landscape.
We're looking for a collaborative individual with strong organisation and communication skills and a keen interest in environmental protection and planning. Whether you're looking to build experience in a meaningful and influential sector, or play a part in environmental protection through the planning system, this role offers professional development in the environmental and planning sector, contributing to improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment, however regular attendance at the Bangor office is required. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Kathryn Hughesat k
Interviews will be face to face (details of time and location will be shared in advance).
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.
What you will do Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.Experience in development planning processes or environmental management and legislation working with the development sector. Experience of contributing to, applying and/or reviewing environmental impact assessments. Able to communicate effectively with Local Planning Authorities, business and the public, explaining complex issues and gaining support by influencing. Strong and effective self-management and organisational skills. Able to analyse complex information and situations, solve problems and make sound judgements. Able to work well as part of a team and lead virtual task groups. Welsh Language level requirements Welsh language levels
Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Benefits
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive.
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We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year.
We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses.
We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. xbpsjku Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.
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Location:
Caernarfon
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education And Training

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