Environmental Data Officer

Environmental Data OfficerLocation: BangorHours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per weekPay: £17.54 per hourContract: Temporary, 6 months, Field‑based roleAbout the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our clients Environmental Assessment and Advice Team in northwest Wales.As an Environmental Data Officer, your work will focus on monitoring discharges from metal mines across north and upper mid‑Wales. You will be responsible for collecting high‑quality environmental data in the field and supporting its collation and analysis through desk‑based work. The data you gather will help inform statutory reporting and contribute to decisions that support the sustainable management of natural resources in Wales.This is a varied and active role, suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, including in remote locations and in all weather conditions, and who is comfortable working in and around rivers and lakes.Key responsibilitiesDriving between monitoring sitesCollecting routine water quality samples from freshwater environmentsSampling invertebrates and diatomsUsing field equipment such as handheld meters and toughpads to collect and log dataDeploying and retrieving monitoring equipment, including data sondes and passive samplersCollating and managing monitoring data for reporting and analysis purposesWorking closely with colleagues within the Environmental Assessment and Advice Team and the metal mines groupEssential requirementsFull UK driving licenceDegree level qualification (or above) in an environmental, water quality, marine, or biological disciplineCompetent swimmer with confidence working in rivers and lakesGood working knowledge of the Welsh languageAbility to work outdoors in varied and often remote environmentsStrong attention to detail and ability to accurately record field dataComfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Created: 2026-04-30