Industry Regulation Permitting Officer

The role

Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us in a pivotal role where your scientific expertise will help protect Wales’ environment and public health, while supporting sustainable industrial growth.

As a Permitting Officer, you will be required to work both independently and collaboratively to assess complex environmental permit applications across a diverse range of large industry sectors in Wales, from refineries and waste incineration to food production, metals processing, and activities involving radioactive substances

Using your strong scientific background (particularly in chemistry and maths), you’ll carry out robust technical assessments in line with legislation, technical guidance, NRW policies and procedures. Your decisions, to issue, refuse, or vary permits, will directly influence how major industries operate, ensuring they meet environmental standards and adopt best practices.

You don’t need to be an expert in every sector. Based on your experience, you’ll lead on specific areas, becoming a trusted specialist within our team. Whether your background is regulatory or operational, your insights will be key to shaping smarter, more resilient environmental regulation.

Beyond permitting, you’ll play an active role in engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical queries, contribute to work planning and drive process improvements. You’ll also participate in industrial cluster groups and help embed the principles of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) into our regulatory frameworks — ensuring our approach remains forward-thinking, integrated, and impactful.

This is your chance to be part of a progressive organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and industry — all while helping to safeguard Wales’ natural resources for future generations.

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.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Holly Noble holly.noble@cyforthnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams  

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.