Staff benefits
Your work at Natural Resources Wales will support the environment, local communities and the well-being of future generations. That sense of purpose shapes how we will support you, too.
Our staff benefits reflect the value we place on your health, development and work-life balance.
Pay and financial support
We offer a fair and transparent pay structure and long-term financial support to give you security in the future:
- a competitive salary with an annual increment until you reach the top of your pay grade
- membership of the Civil Service pension scheme
- reimbursement of professional membership fees for many roles
- long service awards recognising your commitment
- financial savings through external discounts, cashback and offers
- the opportunity to apply for a Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
- an interest-free annual season ticket loan for public transport
Health and well-being
We recognise that mental health is as important as physical health.
We offer a wide range of health and well-being support so that you can thrive, in and out of work:
- a weekly well-being hour to undertake something of your choice
- access to confidential counselling and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- bike-friendly policies and facilities
- Cycle to Work purchase scheme
Work-life balance and flexibility
We understand that everyone’s life is different. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and commitments:
- hybrid working options with flexibility in how, where and when you work
- flexible working arrangements (flexi-time) between 7am and 7pm with time off in lieu
- a range of working patterns (full-time, part-time, compressed hours, annualised hours, term-time hours and job share)
- 28 days annual leave, rising incrementally each year up to 33 days
- the option to carry over your annual leave or buy extra leave
- special paid leave for bereavement, caring responsibilities and studying
Learning and development opportunities
Whether you are looking to grow your skills, take on a new challenge or develop as a leader, we want to help.
From your first day at Natural Resources Wales, we’ll support your learning:
- a structured induction programme during your first few months in post
- annual performance and development planning, and regular check-ins with your manager
- an online learning management system
- access to internal and external training opportunities
- leadership and management development at all levels
- opportunities for job shadowing, secondments and mentoring
- apprenticeships and funded qualifications
- support to learn Welsh or improve your Welsh language skills
These benefits are available for permanent staff and those on a fixed term appointment.
Join us
Choosing to work at Natural Resources Wales is more than just a career move. It's a chance to help shape a more resilient, sustainable Wales.
In return, we’ll support you to build a meaningful career in a place where people, nature and future generations come first.
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