Specialist Energy Advisor

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Specialist Energy Advisor Role ID: 201452 Location: Flexible Grade/Salary range: 6: £42,662 - £46,662 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 11/02/2026 The role As a key member of our Planning, Landscape and Energy Team, you ll be providing expert advice to the Welsh and UK Governments on their policies, strategies, plans for the decarbonising the energy sector. This will involve developing and managing strategic relationships with Welsh Government, and other key stakeholders within the sector. Working with a range of expert colleagues across our regulatory, advisory, and environmental specialist teams, you ll be developing priority NRW policies, strategies and guidance to support environmentally informed decision-making in the deployment of energy infrastructure. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above 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 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. This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Natural Resources Wales welcomes applications from non-UK citizens who are eligible to apply under this route, subject to confirmation by the Home Office. Please note that while we may be able to support the Certificate of Sponsorship required for a visa application, the organisation does not cover the cost of the visa itself, including any associated fees for dependants. The applicant must still meet the UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility and Requirement. For further information, please visit: About us Our Planning, Landscape and Energy Team sits within the Evidence Policy and Permitting Directorate of NRW. We are responsible for providing strategic direction for the wider organisation in matters relating to development planning, landscape, and energy. Our role supports Wales s resilience to climate change, nature s recovery, and efforts to minimise pollution. What you will do

• Analyse, interpret and synthesise data and evidence drawing on information and data from a range of sources.
• Arrange project meetings with technical specialists and other marine staff including preparing materials for meetings.
• Prepare conservation advice information, drawing on a range of information and data sources.
• Support the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, statutory advice and guidance documents.
• Prepare the development of procedures, tools and guidance and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
• Liaise with relevant NRW staff regarding interactions between teams to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy or strategy obligations.
• Project manage small evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme.
• Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required.
• Prepare material to inform advice to WG and other bodies in Wales.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

1. Knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to energy. Welsh, UK Government policy drivers and strategies in energy, decarbonisation and climate change and the issues and opportunities in Wales.
2. Experience of technical analysis and interpretation of a range of complex energy generation, distribution and storage, decarbonisation and climate change information and data sources; analysing large data sets using spreadsheets and relevant models.
3. Working with WG, UK Government, regulators, sectors and professional bodies, and academia.
4. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.
5. You will be a member of a relevant professional institution and/or working towards membership.
6. Representing the organisation in high profile and contentious issues in the public arena.
7. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems.

Welsh Language level requirements

• Essential: Level A1 Entry Level

Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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