Hazardous Waste Regulation Officer

The role

Join the Waste Regulation Team in North West Wales and make a real difference protecting people and the environment. As a Hazardous Waste Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring hazardous waste is correctly assessed, classified and managed in line with the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will provide specialist advice on hazardous waste classification, work directly with a wide range of waste producers, and use your technical expertise to identify and address non‑compliance. From reviewing consignment notes and analysing laboratory data to supporting inspections and regulatory action, your work will help prevent harm and improve standards across the waste sector.

Working closely with colleagues across regulation, permitting and enforcement, you will help deliver a proportionate, intelligence‑led approach to hazardous waste regulation. You will also contribute to developing guidance and sharing insight on emerging risks and trends.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply specialist knowledge, build your expertise, and have a tangible impact on environmental protection and public health across Wales.

Driving is essential to this role as it requires frequent travel across a wide geographical area to hazardous waste sites, stakeholder meetings, and pollution incidents. Many of the locations visited are in remote or rural areas where public transport is limited or unavailable. You must hold a full and current UK driving licence.

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 Nia Brunning nning

Interviews will be face‑to‑face on 25/06/26. (details of location will be shared in advance)

We are a team of 11, covering Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy. We are committed to protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable waste management practices across North West Wales. Our team works at the forefront of environmental regulation, helping businesses and communities reduce their impact and comply with legislation. Join us and make a real difference in safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.

• Assess compliance for non‑site based hazardous waste regulation.
• Strategically use waste data to inform interventions and campaigns.
• Deliver and record hazardous waste compliance work.
• Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures.
• Participate in the development of team work plans.
• Produce required documentation to support legal action.
• Seek to influence customers and establish local partnerships and collaborations as opportunities arise to deliver SMNR.
• Respond to incidents and complaints.
• 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).
• Required to take part in incident response activities.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

• Knowledge and experience of working as a regulator.
• Understanding of commercial business processes and pressures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining issues and gaining support by influencing.

• Essential:
  Level A1 - Entry level

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.