Location
Flexible in Wales with a suitable hybrid working pattern to be agreed upon appointment. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the agreed location. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Hours
Full time, with flexible working arrangements supported by Natural Resources Wales.

Salary
£61,762 per annum

About the Role
This senior leadership role is responsible for leading Natural Resources Wales' (NRW's) incident, emergency management and business continuity functions at a national level. You will provide strategic leadership for policy, strategy, governance and guidance, ensuring effective organisational preparedness, response and recovery arrangements across NRW's areas of responsibility. The role leads engagement with Welsh and UK Governments, Civil Contingencies Act partners and other key stakeholders, helping shape national resilience arrangements while ensuring requirements are implemented within NRW.

Reporting to the Head of Flood and Incident Risk Management, you will line manage the Team Leader for a national team of specialist advisors and the senior Business Continuity advisor. You will provide organisational leadership, strategic influence and assurance across Wales in response to current and emerging risks and hazards.

Key responsibilities include leading on setting and implementing NRW’s policy, strategy, guidance and operational plans for incident and emergency management (including Business Continuity Management), providing expert advice and briefings to staff at all levels, leading change and development of national incident and emergency management systems and online services, and managing evidence, research and data custodianship for incident management.

You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at Wales, UK and international levels to ensure NRW fulfils its roles and duties, and successfully influence policy, strategy and activities of other organisations. You will lead and provide direction to a team of advisors and operational staff, and provide indirect leadership to all incident and emergency management staff across Wales. Additionally, you will act as the Business Lead and lead the technical input into the Incident Management Business Group.

The role requires undertaking health and safety duties appropriate to the post, commitment to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, and dedication to your own development and that of your staff through personal development plans (known as Sgwrs). You will also be required to take part in incident response activities and perform any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 9th November 2026.

Experience
Proven experience in senior leadership roles within incident, emergency management or business continuity functions. Experience working with government bodies, Civil Contingencies Act partners, and multi-agency stakeholders is essential. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex, strategic projects and operational responses.

About you
Strong strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels internally and externally. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion principles. Resilient and adaptable with a proactive approach to managing risks and emergencies. Willingness to participate in incident response activities and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in emergency management, business continuity, or related fields are desirable. Commitment to continuous professional development and staff development through personal development plans.