The role
Are you passionate about turning complex information into meaningful insight that drives real change? As our Portfolio Performance & Insight Lead Specialist Advisor, you'll play a key role in helping Natural Resources Wales understand, monitor and deliver its strategic priorities.
Working within the Portfolio Office, you'll bring together performance, planning, risk and delivery information from across the organisation to provide a clear picture of progress against our Corporate Plan and long-term objectives. Using your analytical expertise, you'll transform complex data into actionable insight, helping senior leaders make informed decisions and identify opportunities, risks and emerging challenges.
This is a high-profile role where you'll develop impactful dashboards, reports and performance intelligence products, working collaboratively with colleagues across NRW to improve how we measure, monitor and communicate organisational performance. You'll provide expert advice, challenge and support, ensuring decision-makers have the evidence they need to deliver positive outcomes for the people, communities and natural environment of Wales.
If you're an experienced performance, portfolio or business intelligence professional who enjoys influencing at a strategic level and making a tangible organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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 Charlotte Brewster at
Interviews will take place on w/c 09/11/2026 through Microsoft Teams.
About us
At Natural Resources Wales (NRW), we're dedicated to protecting, improving and sustainably managing Wales's natural resources for current and future generations. From responding to environmental incidents and tackling the climate and nature emergencies, to managing flood risk, forestry, biodiversity and water quality, our work has a direct impact on the wellbeing of people, communities and the environment across Wales.
The Portfolio Office sits at the heart of organisational delivery, helping NRW turn strategy into action...
Portfolio Performance & Insight Lead Specialist Advisor 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.
