Team / Directorate: Industry & Waste Regulatory Approaches / Evidence, Policy and 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)

Interview Date: Week commencing 8 September 2025

Post number: 204013 (For office use only: GGL, ENV, GRJ)

The role Are you ready to influence the future of waste crime in Wales? We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking professional to take a leading role in shaping how Natural Resources Wales (NRW) tackles waste crime. As our Lead Specialist Advisor, you'll provide expert advice to the Welsh Government and share knowledge with our UK and European partners. You'll lead the development and delivery of NRW's Tackling Waste Crime work programme; implementing initiatives aimed at preventing and disrupting waste crime, and translating national ambitions into practical, environmentally informed guidance and strategic action.

You'll collaborate closely with internal technical specialists across NRWs teams in regulation, policy, and operations, to build robust, e...