Field Monitoring Officer - 32878

CompanyEnvironment Agency

LocationBlandford Forum, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Description

Key Responsibilities:

Procuring and managing sampling equipment
Maintaining bottle and fishery stores
Communicating effectively with site contacts, the public and internal teams
Mentoring and training colleagues to uphold high standards

What We Provide:

Access to small/medium-sized van for field duties
Uniform and all necessary equipment
A dynamic, hands-on role that keeps you moving and engaged
Working in and or near water confidently and safely
Good organisational skills including driving to a schedule and managing time effectively
Confidence in driving long distances in urban and rural environments
Able to work independently and as an effective team member both remotely and in-person
Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers
Proficient with standard IT packages and specialised systems used in field operations
Experience of health, safety and wellbeing procedures
Training and mentoring staff

Desirable:

Electric fishing experience and freshwater fish identification

Ecology sampling including kick sampling for macroinvertebrates

Salesforce App knowledge

Preparation of Risk Assessment Documentation

Experience of biosecurity procedures

Job Description

At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.

If you’re part of the Environment Agency, you’re part of the solution to deal with environmental issues, promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change, and create a better future for everyone.

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join us in the Wessex Monitoring Field Team, working in the Salisbury area and across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Collecting samples, including river water, effluents, bathing waters, invertebrates, diatoms, and groundwater.
Conducting electric fishing surveys and qualifying as an Officer in Charge
Using scheduling software to plan efficient routes and ensure accurate data collection
Working in all weather conditions, rain or shine

Key Responsibilities:

Procuring and managing sampling equipment
Maintaining bottle and fishery stores
Communicating effectively with site contacts, the public and internal teams
Mentoring and training colleagues to uphold high standards

What We Provide:

Access to small/medium-sized van for field duties
Uniform and all necessary equipment
A dynamic, hands-on role that keeps you moving and engaged

The team

The Wessex Monitoring Team are dispersed covering Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and the Bristol area. We collect field-based samples and environmental data for local, national, and statutory requirements. The data collected supports the wider Monitoring Department to serve diverse community and environmental needs. Our work means we work closely with colleagues across the organisation, closely support our neighbouring teams and occasionally support other wider teams.

Experience/skills Required

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Experience/Skills required:

Field sample collection
Working in and or near water confidently and safely

Good organisational skills including driving to a schedule and managing time effectively

Confidence in driving long distances in urban and rural environments

Able to work independently and as an effective team member both remotely and in-person

Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers

Proficient with standard IT packages and specialised systems used in field operations

Experience of health, safety and wellbeing procedures

Training and mentoring staff

Desirable:

Electric fishing experience and freshwater fish identification
Ecology sampling including kick sampling for macroinvertebrates
Salesforce App knowledge
Preparation of Risk Assessment Documentation
Experience of biosecurity procedures

Contact and additional information

This is a 37-hour per week role, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support statutory monitoring. We welcome flexible working patterns please include any preferences in your application.

The base location for this role could be either Blandford, Bridgwater, Romsey or Chippenham where you would drop off samples most days. Travel to other sites may be required to meet operational needs.

All staff are required to participate in Incident Management duties.

Interviews will be held on MS Teams in mid February.

If you consent, we may hold your details on a reserve list for up to 6 months.

For enquiries, contact Stephanie Barons on 02030259402 or by email stephanie.barons@environment-agency.gov.uk

Competence 1

Data and Information Management

Description

Please describe any recent experiences where you have demonstrated your ability to collect, record, update and manage field data, and the equipment and systems used.

Competence 2

Health Safety & Wellbeing

Description

Explain a situation where you have exhibited good health and safety practices and tell us how you keep health and safety as a top priority in all of your work activities.

Competence 3

Works in Teams

Description

Please tell us about a successful team you have been part of. Describe what made the team successful and what was your personal contribution to the success of the team?

Role specific license requirements

Full Driving Licence

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We w

elcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

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