Specialist River Restoration Programme Advisor

Funded by the Nature and Climate Emergency (NACE) programme and based within NRW’s River Restoration Programme, this role leads the delivery of large‑scale, complex and sometimes sensitive river restoration projects across Wales.

You’ll manage projects from start to finish overseeing budgets, timelines, risks, contractor performance and quality while ensuring clear communication within NRW and with external partners. A key part of the role includes producing and reviewing technical assessments such as feasibility studies and detailed designs, identifying both the benefits of proposed interventions and any potential impacts on river processes, habitats and species.

Collaboration is essential. You will work closely with colleagues across Strategy, Policy & Evidence and Operations, as well as Welsh Government officials, catchment partnerships and sector representatives.

You will contribute technical advice and guidance to strategic approaches, policies and other projects across Wales. Your work will ensure NACE funding is used efficiently and aligned with best practice, enabling impactful river restoration projects that support healthier ecosystems across Wales.

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 Sue Hearn at suzanne.hearn@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  

Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams week commencing 20/04/2026.

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. 

Under the UK Government’s Visa & Immigration scheme, this role is not currently eligible for sponsorship by Natural Resources Wales under the Skilled Worker visa route based on its occupation code and salary level.

However, applicants may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if they independently meet the criteria set by the UK Government, including eligibility of the role and meeting the minimum salary threshold.

For full details, please refer to the official UK Government guidance:

Skilled Worker visa – When you can be paid less: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less.