WUF requires a senior monitoring technician role to support a variety of projects we undertake. This role will be able to work across different departments to support the delivery of multiple projects and staff. 

This team member should have experience with projects which could include Farm/Land Management, Habitat restoration and riverine rehabilitation as well as the collection of liquid, plant and animal samples, water quality and fisheries/fish ecology.

There will also be a requirement for this role to support project delivery on projects within departments in WUF and the individual will need to be able to liaise and work across all the WUF team and the Executive.

In addition, they will need to be able to work with WUF’s citizen science programme to undertake data analysis, enhance data collection and engagement as well as have the ability to collate the data from all monitoring activities into an accurate and interpretable dataset.

This role is central to the purpose and plans for the organisation. It is a role that works across departments and on the larger and more complex programmes of work that WUF takes on. 

This role will also be spending at least 50% of the time in the field depending on the season.

This role, as and when considered necessary or appropriate, will be required to undertake other duties, within the candidate's competence and within reason, to meet fluctuations or priorities in work demands. The team member will be required to work in a mixture of environments including an office environment, home-based and non-standard workplaces e.g., outside on farms and on/in river sites. 

This team member should be able to devise, research, develop and manage scientific projects focused predominantly on riparian and river ecology, providing expertise and advice in WUF to ensure our activities are compliant with legislation and best practice.

This team member will work closely with statutory authorities (including other rivers trusts and similar organisations) to identify areas of work and funding, ensuring WUF projects are synergistic with 

This role seeks a reliable, punctual, dynamic, and personable individual to take work with the Wye and Usk basins – in both England and Wales. The position entails working with many project partners and stakeholders on complex delivery programmes and timetables.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management and delivery of monitoring activities on singular or multi-part projects from inception to successful completion
• Working closely with Habitat, Farm, Natural Capital, and Monitoring teams on their projects
• Report writing and summarising/reporting on progress against project targets
• Interface with external stakeholders and management of data produced
• Working with a broad range of project partners to identify and implement monitoring practices (farming / Nat Cap/ Habitat) that will have benefits to our river systems.
• Organisation and analysis of data and organisation of work programmes for staff teams.

Key working relationships

Internal

• Programme Manager
• Fisheries Science Project Manager
• WUF Executive
• Departmental Heads
• Project Managers
• Individual Staff (in each department)

External

• Funders
• Statutory organisations and regulators
• River Trusts
• Contractors
• Landowners and Farmers
• Public

Primary activities for this role/Critical success factors

• Delivering in full on your project deliverables, on-time, on-budget to our clients and stakeholders
• Finding better ways to do the things we do every day
• Being a capable problem-solver
• Being adaptable, diligent, and flexible in meeting the operational needs of WUF
• Communicating effectively - internal and externally

Skills/Knowledge/Behaviours to be successful in the role

Essential

• Valid driving licence and own car, insured for business use
• Excellent organisational/admin skills and attention to detail
• Experience in report writing
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel)
• Degree level or equivalent in environmental sciences/agriculture/conservation management or similar. Equivalent related experience will be considered as highly as academic qualifications
• Demonstrable experience in successful practical project delivery and/or farm management skills
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring techniques and materials
• Excellent communications skills and ability to convey complex information simply and concisely to a wide range of audiences
• Experience with a variety of mapping software ARC GIS, etc.
• Self-starter able to work on your own without day-to-day supervision
• Reliable and punctual with good attendance and work performance
• Ability to undertake statistical analysis of raw sample data

Good to have

• Knowledge of the Usk and the Wye catchments
• Experience with monitoring water quality and/or fisheries
• Based in or near the catchment
• Experience in managing staff and teams to deliver a project/product
• Project Management qualifications

To apply, please contact [email protected].