Recruiting now
| Posted: | 22/05/25 | |
| Recruiter: | Natural Resources Wales | |
| Reference: | 2951912400 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Engineering | |
| Salary: | £59,547 Annual rising to &;65,004 per annum through annual increments | |
| Location: | Wales | |
| Description: | Principal Nuclear Policy & Regulatory Advisor Closing Date: 15 June 2025 Location: Flexible Team / Directorate: Radioactivity and Industry Policy Team, Evidence, Policy and Permitting Starting salary: £59,547 rising to £65,004 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: To be confirmed Post number: 203856 The role Are you an expert in nuclear strategy and regulation, ready to influence major energy infrastructure decisions in Wales? We're looking for a highly experienced professional to lead the development of nuclear policy and strategic regulatory input at the national level. As Principal Nuclear Strategy & Policy Advisor, you'll provide authoritative advice on nuclear energy, regulation, and permitting - representing Natural Resources Wales (NRW) in key national discussions with UK and Welsh Government, industry, and regulatory partners. Your work will directly support the safe and sustainable deployment of new nuclear technologies and guide the responsible decommissioning of legacy infrastructure. You'll play a lead role in shaping NRW's position on emerging nuclear developments, including the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and Justification processes, ensuring Wales has a strong voice in national energy planning. As a key member of the Radioactivity and Industry team, you will also help guide NRW's broader approach to radioactive substances and industrial environmental policy. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Paul Gibson at Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. | |