Senior Environment Officer

The role

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a lasting difference? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Officer to join our dynamic Wrexham and Flintshire Environment Team—a team at the forefront of safeguarding Wales’ natural resources.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the delivery of our water quality regulatory programme, working to prevent pollution, ensure compliance, and protect the health of our rivers and ecosystems. You will play a central role in incident response, helping to manage environmental emergencies that matter to communities, wildlife, and our shared future.

Beyond day-to-day duties, this is a position of influence and leadership. You will guide and support your colleagues by providing expert technical advice, mentoring team members, and developing their skills in water quality regulation. You’ll also take on complex investigations and shape practical solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing North Wales.

Working at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) means being part of an organisation that’s committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real impact. You’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals across disciplines and with external partners, contributing to both local initiatives and national priorities.

We value continuous learning and development—you’ll have access to a wide range of resources and support to grow in your career. This role offers the chance to influence not just the current environmental landscape, but the legacy we leave behind.

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. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Liz Felton - elizabeth.felton@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk 

Interview will be held in person at the Natural Resources Wales office in Buckley, week commencing 10th November 2025. 

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.