Senior Regulation Advisor

Closing Date: 22 June 2025

Location: Flexible

Team / Directorate: Marine Regulatory Policy & Approaches Team / Evidence, Policy and Permitting

Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Fixed Term until 1 April 2027

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: 203908

The role

Are you ready to help shape how Wales delivers major infrastructure in a way that protects our environment and ensures regulatory rigour? We’re seeking an experienced regulatory professional to play a pivotal role in implementing Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) responsibilities under the new Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024.

As Senior Advisor for Regulatory Approaches (Infrastructure), you’ll lead the development of new regulatory approaches to support the streamlined consenting process introduced by the Act. This includes helping to define how consents such as marine licences and other regulatory permissions are managed when deemed within an Infrastructure Consent (IC), and ensuring our involvement aligns with legal and environmental requirements.

You’ll also play a key role in embedding a fully cost-recoverable pre-application advice service across NRW, developing the guidance, tools, and training required to support both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing NRW’s regulatory approach to assessing whether applications (marine and non-marine) should be deemed within an Infrastructure Consent.
• Developing practical guidance and training to support internal teams and ensure consistency across consent regimes.
• Leading NRW’s interaction with stakeholders, including PEDW, Welsh Government, and developers during pre-application and consenting phases.
• Supporting the creation of a chargeable, fully cost-recoverable pre-application advice service under the new Act.
• Coordinating input across regulatory functions to ensure a joined-up and legally sound process.

This is a key opportunity to influence how Wales balances infrastructure growth with environmental sustainability. If you’re confident working across regulation, policy and stakeholder engagement – and you want to help shape the future of consenting in Wales – we want to hear from you.