City/Town
Nottingham
Region
East Midlands
Vacancies
1
Salary Minimum
£29,751
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
33723
Closing date
02 Apr 2026
Published date
20 Mar 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 3
Role type
Operational Delivery
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
Love being on the road and working hands on in nature? This Field Monitoring Officer role is built for you.
We’re looking for a dedicated Field Monitoring Officer to support the delivery and collection of environmental samples that contribute to high quality data analysis.
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
- Participating in boat-based monitoring activities
- Using scheduling software to plan efficient routes and ensure accurate data collection
- Working in all weather conditions, rain or shine, your fieldwork matters
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 consistent, high-quality standards
What We Provide:
- A small/medium-sized van for field duties. You will collect and drop off the vehicle at the office each day.
- Uniform and all necessary equipment
- A dynamic, hands-on role that keeps you moving and engaged
We welcome applications from individuals of any age, gender, or ethnic background. What matters most to us is that you want to make a real, practical contribution to protecting the environment.
Find out more about the role through our ‘day in the life’ videos
A Day in The Life of an Environment Agency Field Monitoring Officer – Ecology Sampling
A Day in The Life of an Environment Agency Field Monitoring Officer – Water Chemistry Sampling
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
This role is based at Trentside Office, Nottingham in the Lincolnshire and East Midlands Team. We are a dispersed team.
This role offers a unique chance to work with both local and national teams, supporting cross-regional efforts to meet operational demand. While much of the work is carried out independently, teamwork is essential during double-tasked assignments and fish survey activities.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Experience/Skills required:
- Collection, delivery, and handling field/valuable equipment
- Driving to a schedule and managing time effectively
- Able to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
- Working in or near water confidently and safely
- Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers
- Proficient in standard IT packages and specialised systems used in Field Operations
- Experience of health, safety and wellbeing procedures including carrying out risk assessments
Desirable:
- Field working experience
- Electric fishing experience
- Freshwater fish identification
- Experience of biosecurity procedures
This is a 37-hour per week role, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support statutory monitoring.
Your base location will be Trentside - Nottingham, where samples are returned daily.
Travel to other sites may be required to meet operational needs.
All staff are required to participate in Incident Management duties.
Applications are blind sifted.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on MS Teams late April/ early May.
If you consent, we may hold your details on a reserve list for up to 6 months.
For enquiries, contact James Orchard email: [email protected].
It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You may find it beneficial to use the STAR technique to form your answer.
It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You may find it beneficial to use the STAR technique to form your answer.
It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You may find it beneficial to use the STAR technique to form your answer.
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 welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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