Nuclear Regulation Specialist

The role
The role provides regulatory focus for the regulations and advisory duties on the nuclear This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact role at the forefront of nuclear regulation in Wales. As Lead Specialist – Nuclear, you\’ll be the regulatory lead for nuclear decommissioning sites in North West Wales, helping to ensure environmental protection and public safety during one of the most complex and sensitive phases of the nuclear lifecycle.
You\’ll work closely with colleagues across Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency, developing your expertise in Radiological Substances Regulations while leading on other regulatory duties at these sites. Your work will be central to shaping regulatory strategy, influencing decision-making, and driving best practice across the sector.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference-protecting communities and the environment while contributing to the safe and sustainable transition of nuclear sites. You\’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that supports flexible working and values your professional development.
If you\’re ready to take on a technically challenging and nationally significant role, we\’d love to hear from you.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
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.
About us
The role is within the Operations Directorate of NRW and will work closely with colleagues in the nuclear team based in the Environment Policy and Permitting Directorate. While providing the regulatory lead for nuclear sites in Wales, delivery will require close working arrangement across NRW and the Environment Agency.
What you will do

• Act as the NRW expert national technical lead for specific sectors or technical issues.
• Act as technical mentor and advisor to team members.
• Participate in the development of team work plans and deliver any agreed actions to contribute to business planning and delivery.
• Work with Operators to develop medium-term regulatory strategies for the installations, including engagement with senior managers and executives within companies, to deliver multiple benefits.
• Routinely lead our response to large or contentious cases/issues and act as an account manager for key stakeholders.
• Contribute to sector working and cross-agency sector groups as required to aid adoption of consistent regulatory approaches and the dissemination of good practices to the benefit of the environment. Where appropriate act as NRW lead for specific technical sectors.
• Be required to participate in technical/ strategic groups or represent NRW on external forums e.g. UK regulators\’ sector groups. These types of groups will agree sector specific regulatory strategy at a Wales, UK or European level.
• Develop cross-directorate working relationships thereby contributing towards development of any relevant WG industry related policies.
• Work with the Permitting Team to assist the ongoing permit review process in response to BREF updates and publication of BAT Conclusions.
• Interact with other regulatory specialists in NRW to promote consistent regulatory practices.
• Support EPP advisors at operational level.
• Assess compliance at installations, COMAH sites, waste sites and sites handling radioactive substances.
• Respond to incidents and complaints.
• Contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of 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).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
• Required to take part in incident response activities.

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 .

Welsh Language Level requirements:

• Essential: A1 – Entry level

Welsh language levels
Please note if you do not meet the level A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then 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
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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

See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive.
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We\’re 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 make sure 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 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.
You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Applications are welcome from individuals who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time.

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