Nutrient Management Officer - GIS and Information Officer

Nutrient Management Officer - GIS and Information Officer

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Vacancy : 3553

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date: 31 March 2027

Location: Carmarthen

Grade: Grade E

Hourly Rate: £13.69 - £15.31

Contract

Hours:

37

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro‑rated accordingly.

Are you interested in helping to solve some of the environmental and social challenges affecting West Wales? Do you have an insight into and experience of GIS? Then this could be an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for somebody organised and willing to learn who will assist in the running of the West Wales Nutrient Management Boards (NMBs), the Stakeholder and Technical Groups.

The role will involve supporting the NMB Programme Manager in exciting new approaches towards water stewardship, to protect some of our special areas of conservation containing our most precious habitats and species. This important role will support the regional response on nutrient management and the delivery of NMBs work. No background in nutrient management or ecology is necessary. Please note that a valid driving licence is required to meet the requirements of the role.

Temporary post until 31/03/2027 (any extension subject to funding).

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional 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

We are legally required to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations:  Please note, if you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

24/07/2026