Marine Water Quality Officer

Marine Water Quality Officer

The Environment Agency is looking for a Marine Water Quality Officer to support evidence‑based decisions across a range of marine and coastal projects. Two positions are open: one permanent and one fixed‑term for six months.

• Provide timely answers to technical questions for a national team of water quality specialists.
• Review reports, extract key information, and summarise findings for decision‑making.
• Analyse monitoring data and interpret model outputs to support environmental protection.
• Use data to inform marine water quality models, including bathing water quality and nutrient load modelling of estuaries.
• Apply sound records‑management principles to maintain accurate and accessible datasets.
• Communicate technical work clearly to non‑technical audiences and
  escalate challenges when necessary.
• Build strong relationships across dispersed teams and with external partners.
• Make use of your initiative to contribute to the work of the team and wider organisation.
• Participate in incident response and incident management duties with full training and support.

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as marine science, environmental science or engineering.
• Experience in data analysis and familiarity with modelling software.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Access, R, Power BI, GIS, and specialist packages (e.g., Mike, Cormix) is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings.
• Working towards professional membership is desirable.

• Data and Information Management – collect, analyse, interpret, record, and share data appropriately.
• Communicates Effectively – convey information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Works in Teams – collaborate within a dispersed team to achieve common goals.

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.

National role with flexible/hybrid working. Training and mentoring will be provided. Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required.

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Applications are assessed ‘blind’ and interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. You may opt to remain on a reserve list for six months.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with disabilities. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body and follows Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. Artificial intelligence is permitted in applications only if the content is truthful and directly from your own experience.