Nutrient Management and Trading Lead

Carmarthenshire County Council has a track record in leading the response to the challenges of nutrient management and its impacts on communities and the environment across large parts of Wales. We are seeking a Nutrient Management and Trading Lead to play a central role in shaping innovative, practical solutions to nutrient pollution—unlocking sustainable development while safeguarding protected marine and river environments.

As Nutrient Management and Trading Lead, you will provide strategic leadership on nutrient neutrality and mitigation across affected catchments, responding directly to the pressures on Marine and riverine Special Areas of Conservation and their implications for development.

You will lead on the design, development and implementation of nutrient credit trading and mitigation mechanisms, helping to enable housing, employment and infrastructure development in a way that is legally compliant, environmentally sound and future‑focused. Working across disciplines—and with partners including NRW, Welsh Government, developers and landowners—you will operate at both strategic and delivery levels.

This role offers genuine scope to shape policy, influence national thinking and create new and innovative systems, maintaining Carmarthenshire’s position at the leading edge of nutrient management.

If you wish to discuss this post please contact: Ian Llewelyn (Strategic Policy and Placemaking Manager) on 01267 228818 or via email [email protected]

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casualworkers.

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies