Love being on the road and working hands on in nature? This Field Monitoring Officer role is built for you.

We’re looking for a dedicated Field Monitoring Officer to support the delivery and collection of environmental samples that contribute to high quality data analysis.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collecting samples, including river water, effluents, bathing waters, invertebrates, diatoms and groundwater.
• Conducting electric fishing surveys and qualifying as an Officer in Charge
• Participating in boat-based monitoring activities
• Using scheduling software to plan efficient routes and ensure accurate data collection
• Working in all weather conditions, rain or shine, your fieldwork matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Procuring and managing sampling equipment
• Maintaining bottle and fishery stores
• Communicating effectively with site contacts, the public, and internal teams
• Mentoring and training colleagues to uphold consistent, high-quality standards

What We Provide:

• A small/medium-sized van for field duties
• Uniform and all necessary equipment
• A dynamic, hands-on role that keeps you moving and engaged

We welcome applications from individuals of any age, gender, or ethnic background. What matters most to us is that you want to make a real, practical contribution to protecting the environment.

Find out more about the role through our ‘day in the life’ videos

A Day in The Life of an Environment Agency Field Monitoring Officer – Ecology Sampling

This is a 37-hour per week role, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support statutory monitoring. We welcome flexible working patterns please include any preferences in your application.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. 

Experience/Skills required:

• Collection, delivery and handling field/valuable equipment
• Driving to a schedule and managing time effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Working in or near water confidently and safely
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers
• Proficient in standard IT packages and specialised systems used in Field Operations
• Experience of health, safety and wellbeing procedures including carrying out risk assessments

Desirable:

• Field working experience
• Experience/qualifications working in remote/upland areas
• Electric fishing experience
• Freshwater fish identification
• Experience of biosecurity procedures

Your base location will be Bridgend Depot (Levens), where samples are returned daily.

Travel to other sites may be required to meet operational needs.

All staff are required to participate in Incident Management duties.

Applications are blind sifted.

It is your answer given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You may find it beneficial to use the STAR technique to form your answer. 

Interviews will be held on MS Teams.

If you consent, we may hold your details on a reserve list for up to 6 months.

For enquiries, contact Paul Webb on 07766496735 or email [email protected]