Lead Marine Fish Advisor
Closing Date: 27/08/2025
Salary: Grade 7: £45,367 – £50,877
Location: Flexible
Natural Resources Wales reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date
Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting
Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered – discussions at interview stage welcome)
Interview Date: 9& 10/09/2025
Post number: 204011
The role
As Lead Specialist Advisor – Marine Species (Fish) you will be a skilled and motivated specialist, able to provide expert, evidence-based advice on marine, estuarine and diadromous fish. Providing expert advice to colleagues across Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and to external partners, covering a varied range of topics, including fish biodiversity and the potential impacts of marine energy developments.
You will ensure that our advice is evidence based, look for ways to improve our evidence base and manage evidence projects. You will also write and contribute to guidance for staff and developers. Crucially, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of NRW’s work in this field, playing a key role in protecting Wales’ aquatic environments.
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.