Coastal Process Scientist

Join our friendly South West Coastal Monitoring team based at the University of Plymouth. We
help provide standard, repeatable, long term and cost-effective monitoring of the South West
coast to support FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management) decision makers.

This is an exciting role to join a team of coastal process scientists, where you will collect,
appraise and analyse data, supporting coastal processes around our beautiful coastline.

This is a full-time position, however we welcome applications from those who wish to work
part-time or job share.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We
welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring
responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil
partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and
socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

£26,873 – £32,076 per annum (depending on experience) (*pay award pending which will uplift these)

We can offer:

• A generous flexi scheme with up to 2 days flexi per month that can be taken.
• Hybrid working – part office based, and part home based
• Local Government Pension Scheme (currently 19.6 percent employer contributions)
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package
• Career development through professional learning and development
• Outdoor surveying opportunities (of beaches and perhaps coastal assets)

You are a Teignbridge District Council fit if you:

• Have an Honours Degree or equivalent in Marine Science, Marine Geography, Civil or Maritime
  Engineering, Oceanography or similar.
• Have an excellent level of competency in researching and analysing coastal process data.
• Have IT skills, including GIS (Geographic Information System), particularly in respect to
  coastal processes and management.
• Are able to undertake independent research and produce detailed analytical reports together
  with advice and recommendations for coastal management authorities.
• Are able to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and the ability to build and
  maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Have excellent knowledge of coastal processes and how this impacts local communities.
• Have knowledge of coastal management practices.
• Have the level of fitness necessary to undertake coastal asset surveys involving carrying
  equipment and walking significant distances.

You might have:

• The ability to code, preferably using Python, but JavaScript, Matlab, SQL expertise are all
  welcome. Database design is also a skill we use.
• GIS proficiency, particularly ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Surveying experience using tools of the trade such as GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite
  System), laser scanning or a UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle, or drone).
• Experience of working with coastal assets, perhaps even asset inspection.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor work Visas.

Read the job description and person specification on our website – it will help you understand whether
your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement
please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person
specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th October 2024 @ midnight

Interview Date: W/C 11 November 2024

Please note that all applicants will be notified whether or not they have progressed to the
interview stage by 16 October 2024. 

For an informal discussion please contact Emerald Siggery, Coastal Process Team Leader, on
[email protected]

More information: southwest.coastalmonitoring.org/about-us

No agencies please.