Environmental Data Analyst

Pertemps South Wales

Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom

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Environmental Data Analyst

Location: Cardiff

Rate: £19.54 per hour

Contract: Minimum 2 months

Working Arrangements

You will be required to attend the Cardiff office twice per week for the first two weeks for training. Following this, the role will be primarily remote with occasional office attendance as required.

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Data Analyst to join our client’s organisation on a short-term project based in Cardiff. Working within a specialist environmental team, you will play a key role in reviewing and analysing complex environmental data and internal reports, supporting evaluations across multiple river catchment areas and providing valuable insight to inform decision making.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong scientific background who is equally confident working with data, systems, and analytical tools.

The Role

You will play a key role in evaluating environmental data and supporting in house assessments across 10 river catchment areas. The position will involve reviewing detailed internal reports, analysing both quantitative and qualitative information, and contributing to the development of accurate and insightful documentation.

You will also liaise with internal stakeholders to gather additional context and ensure all findings are clearly interpreted and presented.

Key Responsibilities

Review and evaluate internal environmental reports

Analyse large datasets, identifying trends and key insights

Translate quantitative data into meaningful qualitative analysis

Work closely with internal teams to gather and validate information

Support the production of clear, structured documentation and reports

Carry out in house evaluations to support environmental planning workAbout You

Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific field such as Marine Biology, Geography, Biology, or Geology

Strong analytical skills with confidence interpreting complex data

Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI

Comfortable working with both data and written reports

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal stakeholders

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

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