Specialist Energy Advisor

The role As a key member of our Planning, Landscape and Energy Team, you'll be providing expert advice to the Welsh and UK Governments on their policies, strategies, plans for the decarbonising the energy sector. This will involve developing and managing strategic relationships with Welsh Government, and other key stakeholders within the sector. Working with a range of expert colleagues across our regulatory, advisory, and environmental specialist teams, you'll be developing priority NRW policies, strategies and guidance to support environmentally informed decision-making in the deployment of energy infrastructure.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Adrian James at Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams 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. This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Natural Resources Wales welcomes applications from non-UK citizens who are eligible to apply under this route, subject to confirmation by the Home Office. Please note that while we may be able to support the Certificate of Sponsorship required for a visa application, the organisation does not cover the cost of the visa itself, including any associated fees for dependants.

The applicant must still meet the UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility and Requirement. For further information, please visit:  

About us Our Planning, Landscape and Energy Team sits within the Evidence Policy and Permitting Directorate of NRW. We are responsible for providing strategic direction for the wider organisation in matters relating to development planning, landscape, and energy. Our role supports Wales's resilience to climate change, nature's recovery, and efforts to minimise pollution. What you will do Prepare technical assessments, drawing on a range of complex information and data sources.

Manage the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, advice and guidance documents;
Manage the development of procedures, tools and guidance and lead the delivery of new ways of working. Liaise with external stakeholders such as Welsh Government, sector representatives and partners to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations. Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme.

Support engagement with sectors, partners, WG, UK Government Departments, NESO, EA, SEPA, OFGEM, Natural England, National Grid, sector bodies such as Renewables UK Cymru UK and British Hydropower Association, professional bodies and academia; and be the lead point of contact for customer queries. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of the assigned sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s).

Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).

Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. 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. Knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to energy. Welsh, UK Government policy drivers and strategies in…