Electrofishing (Data & Monitoring Administrator)

Pertemps Cardiff; Bangor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Wales is seeking an Electrofishing Administrator to join their seasonal team. This office-based role focuses primarily on data management and analysis, providing vital support for fisheries monitoring activities. Key responsibilities include collecting and managing monitoring data, preparing reports, and supporting occasional fieldwork. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A full UK driving licence and ability to swim are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental monitoring and fisheries data.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Able to analyse data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect, collate, validate, and manage fisheries data.
• Analyse survey data related to fish populations and water quality.
• Prepare reports to support environmental monitoring advice.
• Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the fisheries monitoring team.
• Support electrofishing surveys on an occasional basis.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to undertake outdoor work

Ability to swim

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint)

ArcMap or GIS systems

Job description

Role: Electrofishing (Data & Monitoring Administrator)

Location: Bangor

Pay Rate: £15.59 per hour

Assignment Length: Until March with possible extension

Pertemps are currently working with a large public sector organisation in Wales who are seeking an Electrofishing Administrator to join their seasonal team. This role is primarily office based and focuses on data management, analysis, reporting, and administrative support for fisheries monitoring activities.

While electrofishing surveys may still take place, these will be occasional, with the main focus being on processing and interpreting data collected from the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, collate, validate, and manage fisheries and environmental monitoring data.
• Analyse survey data related to fish populations, water quality, and freshwater habitats.
• Prepare reports abdsummaries to support environmental monitoring and assessment advice.
• Maintain accurate records and databases in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the fisheries monitoring team, including document management and coordination of information.
• Support electrofishing surveys on an occasional basis, ensuring data is recorded accurately when fieldwork is undertaken.
• Assist with the upkeep of monitoring records and contribute to research and conservation projects through desk-based analysis.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of environmental monitoring, freshwater habitats, and fisheries data.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good IT skills are essential, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint); experience with ArcMap or GIS systems is desirable.
• Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly in written reports.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake occasional outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
• Able to swim is essential.
• Hold a full UK driving licence