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Job description – Environmental Advisor (Planning) (G5)
Do you have a background in an environmental science, sustainability or planning and want the opportunity to help shape the future of Wales?
We are looking for passionate people 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.
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 enviromental 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.
Our Development Planning Advice Service is responsible for providing expert and influential environmental advice to Planning Authorities and Welsh Government to support their decision making. The Service supports the delivery of sustainable development by working closely and proactively with our partners and customers to help direct development to the most appropriate locations.
The Service is based in our Operations Directorate, led by the Head of Service for Planning and Marine.
Flexible working:
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.
hackajob is partnering with Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.