Marine Water Quality Officer

We need a Marine Water Quality Officer to help make 2050 waters cleaner and thriving. The role is based within Operations Catchment Services and involves analysing marine water quality, modelling, and supporting evidence‑based decisions. Two positions are available – one permanent and one fixed‑term for 6 months.

• Provide timely answers to technical questions and support technical specialists
• Review reports and summarise key information for decision‑making
• Interpret monitoring data and model outputs to support environmental protection
• Summarise and communicate technical work and escalated challenges where needed
• Build strong relationships across a dispersed team and with external partners
• Use your initiative to contribute to the work of the team and wider organisation

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline – knowledge of water quality and marine environment desirable
• Experience in data analysis; familiarity with modelling software is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, R, Power BI, GIS and specialist packages such as Mike or Cormix is an advantage
• Comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings
• Aim or currently working towards professional membership

The role is full‑time (national) and can be undertaken from any location in England. Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, is supported. Some travel and overnights may be required.

The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to indicate any preferred working arrangements.

For more information, contact Ben Evans at ben.eva.

Applications are blind assessed. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, details may be retained for six months.

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