Earth Scientist - Temporary until December 2027

Mining Remediation Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension up to 29%

Annual leave 27.5 days

Job summary

Mining Remediation Authority in the UK is seeking an Earth Scientist to join the Inland Salinity team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering a secondment. You'll work to understand and manage environmental risks from rising saline mine water, collaborating with regulators, consultants and other partners across Yorkshire and the Midlands.

You'll interpret hydrogeological and geochemical data, scope technical studies, and manage consultant-led work to provide clear technical advice for

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting hydrogeological, geochemical or environmental data to support decision-making.
• Ability to scope technical investigations and studies addressing environmental risks.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors or technical specialists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Degree in geoscience, environmental science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyse hydrogeological, geochemical and environmental data to inform decisions.
• Scope technical investigations and studies to address environmental risks.
• Manage consultants, contractors or technical specialists to deliver outcomes.
• Provide clear technical advice to support decision-making.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Geochemistry

Environmental data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Geoscience or Environmental Science degree

Job description

About You

Do you enjoy turning complex earth science challenges into practical solutions?

We're looking for an Earth Scientist to join our Inland Salinity team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a secondment opportunity for the current role holder.

This is a varied and hands-on role focused on understanding and managing the environmental risks associated with rising saline mine water. You'll work with colleagues, consultants, regulators and other partners to gather evidence, assess risks and help shape future interventions that protect people and the environment.

You'll often become involved at the early stages of projects, where the path forward is not always clear. This means you'll need to be comfortable investigating issues, identifying opportunities, bringing together information from different sources and helping projects move forward.

Working across Yorkshire and the Midlands, you'll analyse hydrogeological, geochemical and environmental data, scope technical studies, manage consultant-led work and provide clear technical advice to support decision-making.

This is a role where your technical expertise, judgement and ability to work effectively with others will be just as important as your scientific knowledge.

About The Role

We're looking for someone with a strong earth science background and the ability to apply their knowledge to real-world environmental challenges.

You may be a hydrogeologist, geochemist or earth scientist who has developed practical experience within the water, environmental, mining, ground engineering or consultancy sectors. What matters most is your ability to take technical information, understand the bigger picture and translate it into proportionate, practical solutions.

You'll be naturally curious and proactive, comfortable working in situations where not all the answers are immediately available. You enjoy investigating problems, building relationships and using your initiative to make progress.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience interpreting hydrogeological, geochemical or environmental data and using evidence to support decision-making.
• The ability to scope technical investigations, studies and solutions to address environmental risks.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors or technical specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• A degree in geoscience, environmental science or a related discipline.

This is a unique opportunity to work on an emerging environmental challenge with national significance.

You’ll join a collaborative team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence projects from the earliest stages, work alongside experts from a range of disciplines and help shape solutions that make a lasting difference for people and the environment in mining areas.

Interested?

If you're an earth scientist who combines technical expertise with sound judgement, practical problem-solving and the ability to bring people with you, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location: Hybrid Working

This role is based from our Mansfield office, with flexibility to work from home. You'll also undertake site visits, predominantly across Yorkshire and the Midlands, with occasional overnight stays where required.

Schedule:

Application closing date: Sunday 1st November

Sifting date: w/c 2nd November

Interviews: w/c 9th November

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)

Security:

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Why join us?

Make a real difference with flexibility, long-term security and support for life outside work.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• Flexibility that fits your life - hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future - including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge - 27.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life's big moments - generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow - funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day - including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page

About us

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.

Why this matters

You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan

Inclusion matters to us

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.