Water Quality Modelling Specialist - #1659342

Team / Directorate:Water Quality Policy Team /Evidence, Policy & Permitting

Starting salary:£45,367rising 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)

Post number:203863

As the Water Quality Modelling Lead Specialist Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water quality management within Natural Resources Wales (NRW). You will provide expert advice and knowledge to inform the development of NRWs water quality policies, programmes, plans, strategies, and guidance. By translating both Welsh and UK Government policies into actionable, practical approaches, you will directly contribute to impactful outcomes that advance water quality across Wales.

In this role, you will take the lead in identifying NRWs water quality modelling needs, developing a prioritised programme to ensure the provision of the tools, guidance, knowledge, and capacity necessary for technical assessments. These assessments will be critical in driving the achievement of key water quality objectives and outcomes. Your leadership will be instrumental in securing the delivery of NRW's water quality modelling programme, working collaboratively with colleagues across various teams within NRW, as well as external stakeholders, including Welsh Government officials, the Environment Agency, water companies, and other sector representatives.

This position offers the opportunity to be a key influencer in shaping the water quality landscape, providing a crucial link between policy and practical implementation. You will be joining the Water Quality Policy Team, which is part of the Water & Nature Group within the Natural Resources Management Policy division. The team works flexibly and collaboratively across Wales, with hybrid working arrangements in place to ensure a balance between office and remote work.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

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