The role The Chief Executive and Accounting Officer is responsible, along with the Board and Chair, for the strategic direction, leadership and operational delivery of NRW's Corporate Plan. As the organisation's Accounting Officer, the Chief Executive is accountable for the stewardship of resources, organisational performance, and the setting and implementation of NRW's strategic and business plans. This is a significant leadership role with a strong focus on delivery, transformation and long-term impact. The postholder will be expected to inspire confidence, drive innovation, and lead a complex organisation through change in collaboration with the Board, the Chair and Executive Team, ensuring that NRW delivers effectively for the people, environment and economy of Wales. They will also lead the organisation to be truly inclusive in relation to equality and diversity. 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. For a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact Goodson Thomas on or email What you will do Learning and organisational performance Provide overall leadership of Natural Resources Wales, ensuring delivery of its statutory purpose, strategic objectives and long term sustainability. Lead NRW as a single integrated organisation, creating clarity of direction, alignment of priorities and collective accountability for organisational performance. Lead and develop a high performing Executive Team, fostering a culture of trust, challenge, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement. Demonstrate visible corporate leadership and personal accountability for the organisation's performance, culture, reputation, governance and stewardship of public resources. Model NRW values and the Nolan Principles of Public Life, setting expectations for leadership, behaviour, integrity and accountability across the organisation. Promote organisational wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and capability, ensuring NRW remains a resilient and sustainable organisation able to meet future challenges. Build leadership capability, succession planning and organisational resilience to support long term performance and continuity.
Chief Executive and Accounting Officer in Cardiff employer: Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, staff enjoy generous leave entitlements, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning, all while contributing to meaningful investigations that protect the natural resources of Wales.
