Specialist Air Quality Advisor in London

The role involves supporting the development of NRW's approach to regulatory air quality and noise impact modelling assessment, creating practical guidance and tools that support consistent and effective delivery. You will provide expert advice and support to NRW teams, applying your technical knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation and regulation. Staying ahead of sector developments, you will identify emerging trends and assess their implications for NRW's regulation in terms of air quality.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a role that combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration. 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 upon appointment.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Jiping Shi at Jiping.Shi@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk. 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.

This exciting role is based within Natural Resources Wales' Air Quality and Noise Team, part of the Integrated Evidence Group in the Knowledge and Evidence department. You'll report directly to the Team Leader, working alongside passionate specialists who are committed to delivering high-quality evidence and expert advice that shapes environmental policy and practice across Wales.

What you will do:

• Provide support on the development and provision of modelling advice and guidance on all aspects of an air quality modelling service for Wales.
• Use a variety of air quality and noise modelling software to model impacts on health and the environment of aerial emissions from new and existing industrial/commercial installations.
• Act as an expert within the Air Quality and Noise Team, requiring knowledge and experience in the principles and application of air dispersion modelling in the risk assessment for regulation.
• Analyse and interpret complex data and technical information.
• Co-ordinate and provide technical advice and guidance to NRW staff ensuring that local decisions are consistent and in line with the agreed government approach.
• Disseminate complex technical information and data to a range of audiences from technically proficient to non-technical.
• Support with the development of tools and procedures to facilitate data analysis and processing enabling interpretation and reporting on environmental data.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
• Participate in incident response activities.
• Perform any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:

• Substantial previous experience in all aspects of air quality and noise modelling in regulatory impact assessment.
• Expertise in regulatory air quality and noise modelling.
• Good analytical skills and modelling results interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and strong team working ability.
• A degree in a numerate subject or a degree with a significant amount of numerate content is essential.

Welsh Language level requirements:

Essential: Level A1 - Entry level. If you do not meet the A1 requirement, 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.

Benefits:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97%.
• 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.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace 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 are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we ensure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale, and annual increments are paid each year.

We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on a variety of topics, stay current in their field, and continue to learn as their career progresses.

We are a bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop, and use their Welsh language skills.