Telemetry Specialist

We are seeking a Telemetry Specialist to support the management, development, and operation of Natural Resources Wales’ national telemetry service. This role provides expert technical guidance on telemetry systems and field‑based monitoring equipment, helping the organisation maintain reliable, high‑quality water quantity data and adopt new technologies effectively.

As part of a team of specialist staff, you will contribute to the configuration, performance, and resilience of the telemetry infrastructure that underpins NRW’s flood warning, forecasting, and wider water management activities. The role sits within the Hydrometry & Telemetry Team and reports to the Hydrometry & Telemetry Team Leader in National Flood Risk Services.

The team delivers a 24/7 operational telemetry service across Wales, ensuring that critical data streams remain robust during routine operations and incident response.

We lead on policy, strategy, procedures, and technical guidance for telemetry, and act as custodians for NRW’s hydrometric data, ensuring it is accurate, consistent, and accessible for operational and strategic decision‑making.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Alison Hanson at Alison.Hanson@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  

Interviews will take place on 5 or 6 March 2026 via Microsoft Teams

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.