Marine Water Quality Officer

Job Description

The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Diversity is central to how we work and deliver for people and the environment.

• Provide timely answers to technical questions
• Review reports and summarise key information for decision-making
• Use data to inform water quality models
• Apply sound records management principals

• Knowledge of water quality and marine environment is desirable.
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is expected, and you may be working towards professional membership.
• Experience in data analysis and ideally some knowledge of modelling software.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Access, R, Power BI, GIS, and specialist packages like Mike or Cormix is an advantage.
• You should be comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings.

Training and development opportunities will be provided. Incident response is part of the role and full training and support will be provided.

We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. The Environment Agency is non‑departmental and not part of HM Civil Service; continuity of service for any redundancy payment may apply for certain local government staff.