Head of Knowledge and Evidence
Closing date: 2 June 2025
Salary: £74,460 - £80,072
Location: Flexible
Team / Directorate: Knowledge and Evidence / Evidence, Policy and Permitting
Starting salary: £74,460 rising to £80,072 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: 12/13 June 2025
Post number: 201236 (For office use only: GGL / ENV / GRJ / TTJ)
The Opportunity
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is at the heart of making sure Wales’ natural resources are being used sustainably so that future generations can benefit from them.
If you want to put your scientific leadership skills to good use and get involved in exciting projects which impact the lives of everyone here in Wales, we want to hear from you!
Offering agile working, flexible working and remote working with generous annual leave allowances, civil service pension, CPD and a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits ensures that Natural Resources Wales remains an employer of choice for job seekers across Wales and beyond.
NRW are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. They embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. They put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity, and respect at the heart of their values.
NRW are committed to equal opportunities and guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales to find them high calibre, inspirational leaders from across Wales. We are currently working with them to recruit a Head of Knowledge and Evidence.
The Role
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) continuously make complex and fascinating decisions that integrate environmental, economic and social considerations in pursuit of their core objective of sustainable management of natural resources (SMNR). They are seeking a leader to run the department that enables them to use their knowledge and evidence to make good decisions, evaluate those decisions, learn from and adapt to the impact they have, and let others know what they are learning. As Head of Knowledge and Evidence, you will lead a team of around 90 specialists, overseeing data analysis, laboratory services and integrated monitoring programmes across marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments.
You will drive the evidence strategy to inform their operational delivery, policy and long-term planning. From environmental science to social research and statistics, your work will underpin NRW’s commitment to SMNR. You will also play a key role on the Leadership Team supporting delivery and change for the whole organisation. You will work with senior roles in Welsh Government to advise decision-makers and influence key partners across Wales, the UK and internationally.
