Specialist Marine Industries and Energy Advisor

Join our team as a Specialist Marine Industries and Energy Advisor at Guardian Jobs.

**Team / Directorate:** Marine and Coastal Policy and Planning / Evidence, Policy and Permitting

**Starting salary:** £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments (pro rata for part-time applicants)

**Contract type:** Permanent

**Work pattern:** Full time, 37 hours/week (part-time, annualised, compressed hours, or term-time considered; discussions at interview)

**Interview Date:** Week commencing 22 September 2025

**Post number:** 201440

The role

Are you passionate about the marine environment with experience advising on policy and strategy for marine industries? Join our Marine & Coastal Policy & Planning team to help address climate and nature emergencies in Wales. You will develop and deliver strategic environmental advice to Welsh & UK Government, The Crown Estate, and other stakeholders regarding marine industries and renewable energy deployment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting development of NRW's marine industry policy, advice, and guidance.
• Monitoring marine industry sectors and related policies.
• Planning and prioritising NRW's marine industries work.
• Engaging with government, industry, and partners on marine matters.
• Providing input to governance structures and preparing briefings and papers.

Additional duties:

• Preparing technical assessments and managing policy development.
• Liaising with stakeholders and managing evidence projects.
• Maintaining sector knowledge and contributing to groups and initiatives.
• Supporting personal development and health & safety responsibilities.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Welsh, UK, and EU marine legislation and policies.
• Experience in technical analysis of complex environmental data.
• Experience working with statutory bodies, industry, and NGOs.
• Project management experience and/or qualifications.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Welsh Language Level:

• Essential: Level A1 (basic phrases and greetings)

NRW offers learning options to meet this requirement.

Benefits include:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contributions.
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.

We value diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. Our organization is bilingual, supporting Welsh language skills.