Hazardous Waste Regulation Officer in Criccieth

The role Join the Waste Regulation Team in North West Wales and make a real difference protecting people and the environment. As a Hazardous Waste Officer you will play a crucial role in ensuring hazardous waste is correctly assessed, classified and managed in line with the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will provide specialist advice on hazardous waste classification, work directly with a wide range of waste producers, and use your technical expertise to identify and address non‑compliance. From reviewing consignment notes and analysing laboratory data to supporting inspections and regulatory action your work will help prevent harm and improve standards across the waste sector. Working closely with colleagues across regulation, permitting and enforcement, you will help deliver a proportionate, intelligence‑led approach to hazardous waste regulation. You will also contribute to developing guidance and sharing insight on emerging risks and trends.

Driving is essential to this role as it requires frequent travel across a wide geographical area to hazardous waste sites, stakeholder meetings and pollution incidents. Locations visited are often in remote or rural areas where public transport is limited or unavailable. You must hold a full and current UK driving licence.

About Us We are a team of 11 covering Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy. We are committed to protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable waste management practices across North West Wales. Our team works at the forefront of environmental regulation, helping businesses and communities reduce their impact and comply with legislation.

What you will do:

• Assess compliance for non‑site based hazardous waste regulation.
• Strategically use waste data to inform interventions and campaigns.
• Deliver and record hazardous waste compliance work.
• Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures.
• Participate in the development of team work plans.
• Produce required documentation to support legal action.
• Seek to influence customers and establish local partnerships and collaborations as opportunities arise to deliver SMNR.
• Respond to incidents and complaints.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and understand 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).
• Required to take part in incident response activities.
• 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:

• Knowledge and experience of working as a regulator.
• Understanding of commercial business processes and pressures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, explaining issues and gaining support by influencing.

Welsh Language level requirements Essential: Level A1 – Entry level

Additional Information 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. Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Benefits Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme). 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days. Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs. Commitment to professional development. Health and wellbeing benefits and support. Weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose.

Equal Opportunities We are committed to equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.