Overview

The role: Assistant Marine Environmental Assessment Officer. We are seeking an enthusiastic environmental science professional to support the delivery of our marine monitoring programme across North Wales. This is a fixed term appointment of 12 months from the successful candidate's start date.

In this hands-on and varied role, you will help deliver Natural Resources Wales' marine monitoring programme, which supports our legal responsibilities under the Water Environment Regulations. You will be involved in planning and carrying out field surveys across coastal and estuarine environments, covering water quality, fish monitoring, and intertidal habitats such as saltmarshes and seagrass beds. You will also manage data collection, entry, analysis and storage, and ensure equipment is well maintained for field use.

You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team of 20 marine professionals. The role is based in North Wales, with potential opportunities to support surveys in other areas. This position offers a balance of practical outdoor work and data handling in a supportive, high‑impact environment.

We offer flexible working; you will be contracted to the NRW office at the location above and a suitable hybrid pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face‑to‑face meetings or training will be planned in advance. Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams on 29/09/2025. Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you will do

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help deliver NRW's marine monitoring programme.
• Assist in fieldwork.
• Collate, input and analyse monitoring data.
• Maintain specialist sampling equipment.
• Support responses to data requests.
• Contribute to a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture and undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post.
• Commit to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Policy and understand how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Develop professionally through your personal development plan (Sgwrs).
• Perform any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role.
• Be required to take part in incident response activities.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria at shortlisting and interview. Please demonstrate, using the STAR method, how you meet the requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate relevant technical knowledge to at least Level 4 of the Credit & Qualifications Framework for Wales (equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree).
• Previous experience in an environmental monitoring or survey role (preferably marine).
• Strong self-management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Current full UK valid driving licence for NRW fleet vehicles (cars and vans).
• IT competencies; MS Office and database experience.
• Welsh language: Level A1 (Desirable) – able to use and understand simple phrases and greetings; not required for all applicants but support is provided to meet minimal requirements during employment.

Additional information

Please note: NRW is committed to equal opportunities and guarantees interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We promote a diverse workforce and encourage applications from under‑represented communities. We offer competitive pay scales and opportunities for professional growth, including leadership development and access to further education. NRW is bilingual; Welsh skills are an asset, and we support staff to learn and use Welsh. You may apply in Welsh or English and applications from part‑time, job‑share or full‑time workers are welcome.

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