The role
This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in business administration while making a meaningful contribution to workplace wellbeing, health and safety.
As a Wellbeing, Health and Safety Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to support the delivery of an efficient and effective service across NRW. You will gain hands on experience in a professional environment while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
No two days will be the same. You will help maintain records and systems, support team communications, assist with wellbeing and safety activities, contribute to reporting and compliance processes, and provide administrative support that helps keep our organisation running effectively. Through a blend of practical experience and structured learning, you will develop valuable skills in communication, organisation, information management, problem solving and the use of digital systems.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to build confidence, develop professional skills and gain insight into how a large public sector organisation promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of its workforce. If you are organised, enthusiastic, keen to learn and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while developing your career, we would love to hear from you.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Charlotte Morgan at charlotte.morgan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place on 10/12/2026 through Microsoft Teams.
About us
At Natural Resources Wales (NRW), our purpose is to protect, enhance and sustainably manage Wales's natural resources for the benefit of people, communities and the environment. From tackling climate change and responding to environmental incidents to supporting biodiversity and sustainable development, our work helps create a healthier, safer and more resilient Wales.
Our Wellbeing, Safety and People Development team plays a vital role in enabling that work to happen. We support colleagues across the organisation by promoting a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing, helping to ensure everyone has the tools, guidance and support they need to thrive. We believe that when people feel safe, supported and valued, they can deliver their best work for Wales.
Joining us as an apprentice means becoming part of an organisation that is committed to learning, development and helping people succeed. You'll receive structured training, dedicated support from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while building meaningful workplace experience. We invest in our people and create opportunities for them to develop their skills, broaden their experience and build rewarding careers.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and personal growth are encouraged. You'll work with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, gaining insight into how different teams come together to achieve shared goals and deliver public value.
If you're enthusiastic, organised, eager to learn and motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference, this apprenticeship offers the perfect place to start your career journey. Join us and help create a safer, healthier workplace while developing skills that will benefit you for years to come.
What you will do
- Support the Wellbeing, Health and Safety team with day-to-day administrative tasks that help promote a safe and healthy working environment for staff, customers and contractors.
- You will apply the learning from your apprenticeship to real-world situations, gaining experience in areas such as information management, supporting wellbeing and safety activities, and assisting with team coordination and communications.
- You will develop good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, providing a professional and helpful point of contact for Wellbeing, Health and Safety queries.
- You will support core administrative activities, including maintaining accurate records, updating systems, managing documentation, and using digital tools under guidance.
- You will assist the team in meeting health, safety and wellbeing standards by following procedures, supporting compliance activities, and reporting issues or concerns to qualified staff.
- Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
- Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
- Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
- Required to take part in incident response activities.
- Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills, ideally GCSE grade C / Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or willingness to work towards these as part of the apprenticeship.
- Basic ICT skills and confidence in using, or learning, digital systems to support administration and information management.
- Awareness of core business administration activities, such as record keeping, communication and supporting efficient ways of working.
- An interest in developing a career in business administration within a wellbeing, health and safety environment, with a willingness to learn about workplace practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to organise tasks, follow instructions and take ownership of your learning and development.
Welsh Language level requirements
- Essential: Level A1 - Entry level
Welsh language levels
Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Additional Information
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.
Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Benefits
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme)
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
- generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
- commitment to professional development
- health and wellbeing benefits and support
- weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose
See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive.
Please keep reading
We’re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year.
We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses.
We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.