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 the Environment team, focusing on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy and engaging with key environmental stakeholders. Your work will cover areas such as climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. This role supports Welsh environmental policy development and ensures Ofwat understands the environmental policy context and political landscape in Wales. You will play a pivotal role in preparing Ofwat to respond to the outcomes of the Independent Water Commission review and the evolving regulatory landscape. Your responsibilities will include ensuring regulatory approaches support resilient infrastructure, climate adaptation, nature recovery, economic growth, and public trust. You will represent Ofwat to environmental stakeholders, including government officials and water companies, providing advice and recommendations to incorporate Welsh environmental policy into Ofwat’s work. The role requires excellent knowledge of Welsh environmental issues and the water sector, with a strong professional network in Welsh environmental policy. You will work independently and at pace in an agile environment, exercising sound judgement aligned with Ofwat’s strategy and ways of working, while having opportunities to develop your skills further.

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 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 strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence high-level decision-making.

About you
- Excellent communication skills, able to synthesise complex technical, scientific, and economic information for diverse audiences.
- Comfortable working independently and at pace in an agile environment.
- Strong judgement and decision-making aligned with organisational strategy.
- Established professional network within the Welsh environmental policy sector is desirable.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills in environmental policy and regulation are essential.