Environmental Assessment Officer - Freshwater Ecology

Job Description

We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Freshwater Ecologist to join our Environmental Assessment and Advice team in North West Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the protection and improvement of freshwater environments in a country renowned for its natural beauty and ecological importance.

This is a varied role that blends laboratory analysis, desk-based assessment and fieldwork. The fieldwork will primarily be in North West Wales. You will play a key part in analysing freshwater ecological samples, alongside undertaking field surveys across a range of sites. Your work will directly support evidence-based decision-making and environmental protection.

You will have an aptitude for, and bring experience of, analysing freshwater ecological samples in the laboratory.  You will also be confident working in the field, as well as being familiar with interpreting environmental data, producing clear and accurate reports.

We are looking for someone who is not only technically capable and comfortable reprioritising work on occasions as the need arises (such as for incidents) but also proactive and passionate about freshwater environments. This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive team and use your freshwater ecological expertise to improve the health of our rivers and lakes.

Driving is essential to this role as it requires fieldwork in remote areas not serviced by public transport. You must hold a full and current UK driving licence.

You must be able to swim and be confident working in water.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Claire Liversage at claire.liversage@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  

Interviews will be face to face (details of location will be shared in advance)