32471 - Environmental Monitoring Freshwater Ecology Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,751 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | ME19 5SH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 32471 |
Summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a freshwater ecology assistant to join our Analysis & Reporting team and develop your career in environmental monitoring, data analysis and interpretation.
We are the Environment Agency. We work with government, local councils, water companies, businesses, and communities to make our environment cleaner, safer, and healthier for people and wildlife.
Our team investigates how water quality and water quantity, as well as habitat and anthropogenic factors, are impacting on aquatic ecological communities and communicate this information to a range of audiences.
Your role will focus on carrying out laboratory analysis of aquatic invertebrate samples including invertebrates to species level, as well as the provision of data to our customers
In addition, you will also assist with:
- Seasonal field-based ecological, water quality, habitat and/or fisheries survey fieldwork in rivers, lakes & streams across the whole of Kent & South London area
- Interpretation of field and laboratory data to report findings to our customers using both standard and bespoke computer applications.
- Supporting investigations into impacts of environmental pollution incidents
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.
In KSLES we value a diverse workforce and are fully committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to create a diverse workplace where people feel respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
The candidate pack, additional information document and generic role profile should be read along with the advert.
The team
Our Analysis and Reporting team, within Local Operations, collect, analyse and interpret freshwater environmental data to inform a range of legislative, national and local requirements.
We are skilled in monitoring fieldwork and lab work and use our expertise to assess a wide variety of ecology, water quality, fisheries & habitat data from a range of sources. Our customers rely on the evidence we provide to support the delivery of local and national environmental improvements
Experience/skills required
You’ll be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a genuine passion for the environment. You’ll be keen to use and develop your knowledge and skills to help support environmental outcomes
You’ll need:
- An enquiring mind with enthusiasm for collection and use of environmental data
- Good eye for detail whilst enjoying the process of data management and interpretation
- Understanding of what environmental monitoring is and why it matters, as well as an appreciation of current environmental challenges and topics
- Experience or interest in environmental monitoring fieldwork and lab work
- Openness to innovative ways of working, especially new opportunities to work with nature
- Ability to work effectively on your own and within a team
- Relevant degree (e.g. biology; environmental science), or other equivalent experience
- A full driving licence and be able to swim
We’d love to inspire you to apply so get in touch!
We are the Environment Agency. We work with government, local councils, water companies, businesses, and communities to make our environment cleaner, safer, and healthier for people and wildlife.
Our team investigates how water quality and water quantity, as well as habitat and anthropogenic factors, are impacting on aquatic ecological communities and communicate this information to a range of audiences.
Your role will focus on carrying out laboratory analysis of aquatic invertebrate samples including invertebrates to species level, as well as the provision of data to our customers
In addition, you will also assist with:
- Seasonal field-based ecological, water quality, habitat and/or fisheries survey fieldwork in rivers, lakes & streams across the whole of Kent & South London area
- Interpretation of field and laboratory data to report findings to our customers using both standard and bespoke computer applications.
- Supporting investigations into impacts of environmental pollution incidents
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.
In KSLES we value a diverse workforce and are fully committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to create a diverse workplace where people feel respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
The candidate pack, additional information document and generic role profile should be read along with the advert.
The team
Our Analysis and Reporting team, within Local Operations, collect, analyse and interpret freshwater environmental data to inform a range of legislative, national and local requirements.
We are skilled in monitoring fieldwork and lab work and use our expertise to assess a wide variety of ecology, water quality, fisheries & habitat data from a range of sources. Our customers rely on the evidence we provide to support the delivery of local and national environmental improvements
Experience/skills required
You’ll be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a genuine passion for the environment. You’ll be keen to use and develop your knowledge and skills to help support environmental outcomes
You’ll need:
- An enquiring mind with enthusiasm for collection and use of environmental data
- Good eye for detail whilst enjoying the process of data management and interpretation
- Understanding of what environmental monitoring is and why it matters, as well as an appreciation of current environmental challenges and topics
- Experience or interest in environmental monitoring fieldwork and lab work
- Openness to innovative ways of working, especially new opportunities to work with nature
- Ability to work effectively on your own and within a team
- Relevant degree (e.g. biology; environmental science), or other equivalent experience
- A full driving licence and be able to swim
We’d love to inspire you to apply so get in touch!