Senior Landfill Emissions Reduction Project Officer

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play an instrumental role in the Landfill Emissions Reduction Project (LERP) at Natural Resources Wales. As part of a dedicated team, you will help deliver the Welsh Government’s Net Zero Carbon Budget 2 (2025–2027) by tackling the environmental impacts of both closed and operational landfill sites.

This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2027.

In this role, you’ll plan and deliver detailed landfill gas audits to improve gas capture, destruction and utilisation, while advancing our understanding of flaring performance across sites. Your work will directly enhance the accuracy of national emissions modelling and inform strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from changing waste streams.

Collaboration is central to the role—you’ll work closely with DEFRA, other UK regulators, and colleagues across NRW to share expertise and drive consistent regulatory approaches. You’ll also respond to environmental incidents, undertake investigations, and apply our Regulatory Principles to secure compliance, take proportionate enforcement action, and deliver measurable environmental benefits.

This is a dynamic position where your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to sustainability will make a tangible difference to Wales’ journey towards net zero.

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 Regina Simmons at Regina.Simmons@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  

Interviews will take place through 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.