Specialist Hazardous Waste Advisor
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,055 to £52,770 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Flexible |
| Company: | Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 204142 |
Summary
The role
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and shaping how Wales manages its waste and resources? Do you thrive on turning policy into action and influencing positive change?
In this role, you will be working at a Wales and UK level with government departments and other environmental regulators in the development of waste policy. This is dynamic role, which will give you an opportunity to deliver regulatory hazardous waste policy and support a number of operational staff delivering hazardous waste regulation in the field.
We're looking for someone with technical expertise in hazardous waste legislation and waste classification, with a strong understanding of environmental regulation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex data and legislation. If you're proactive, collaborative, and ready to make a meaningful impact-this could be the role for you.
About us
The role of the Waste Policy Team within Natural Resources Wales is to lead evidence-based strategy and advice for waste and resources across all directorates and regulatory activities within NRW. We advise the Welsh Government and work with others to promote a move towards circular economy by minimising waste produced, maximising reuse and recovery, and ensuring that there is a sustainable and appropriate end uses for this material. We support the implementation of Welsh Government's Beyond Recycling and Towards Zero Waste strategies, and contribute towards NRW's corporate well-being objectives.
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and shaping how Wales manages its waste and resources? Do you thrive on turning policy into action and influencing positive change?
In this role, you will be working at a Wales and UK level with government departments and other environmental regulators in the development of waste policy. This is dynamic role, which will give you an opportunity to deliver regulatory hazardous waste policy and support a number of operational staff delivering hazardous waste regulation in the field.
We're looking for someone with technical expertise in hazardous waste legislation and waste classification, with a strong understanding of environmental regulation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex data and legislation. If you're proactive, collaborative, and ready to make a meaningful impact-this could be the role for you.
About us
The role of the Waste Policy Team within Natural Resources Wales is to lead evidence-based strategy and advice for waste and resources across all directorates and regulatory activities within NRW. We advise the Welsh Government and work with others to promote a move towards circular economy by minimising waste produced, maximising reuse and recovery, and ensuring that there is a sustainable and appropriate end uses for this material. We support the implementation of Welsh Government's Beyond Recycling and Towards Zero Waste strategies, and contribute towards NRW's corporate well-being objectives.