Location
Cardiff (CF10 1EP), Birmingham (B5 4UA), or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£57,783 per annum

About the Role
Join Ofwat’s RAPID & Environmental Planning Directorate as a Wales Environmental Policy Lead. You will be part of Ofwat’s Environment team, focusing on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy and engaging with key environmental stakeholders. The role covers areas such as climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. You will support Welsh environmental policy, ensuring the organisation understands the environmental policy context and political landscape in Wales. This role is pivotal in preparing Ofwat to respond to the outcomes of the Independent Water Commission review and the evolving regulatory landscape. You will help evolve our regulatory approach to support resilient infrastructure, climate adaptation, nature recovery, economic growth, and public trust.

You will represent Ofwat and communicate policy to environmental stakeholders including government officials and water companies. Providing advice and recommendations, you will ensure Welsh environmental policy is incorporated into Ofwat’s work while sharing skills and knowledge across the organisation. The role requires excellent understanding of Welsh environmental issues and water sector experience, ideally supported by a strong professional network within the Welsh environmental policy sector. You will work independently and at pace in an agile environment, exercising sound judgement aligned with Ofwat’s strategy and ways of working. This role offers opportunities to develop and consolidate your skills while making a positive impact on the future of water regulation in Wales and beyond.

Experience
- Extensive experience working in Welsh environmental policy, ideally within or alongside a regulator or government department.
- Proven leadership in Welsh environmental policy, analysis, and delivery, with the ability to translate technical evidence into clear, practical policy or regulatory recommendations.
- Sound understanding of Welsh water industry regulation, including relevant legislation, frameworks, and key institutions (e.g. Ofwat, Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Government).
- Ability to navigate regulatory processes to influence outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, including synthesising complex technical, scientific, and economic information for diverse audiences.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence high-level decision-making.

About you
You are comfortable working independently and at pace in an agile environment. You exercise sound judgement responsibly in line with organisational strategy and ways of working. You have excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, with a passion for making a positive impact on environmental outcomes in Wales.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or professional memberships are desirable but not explicitly required. Fees for membership of relevant professional bodies will be paid by Ofwat.