Data Officer - Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom - RSPB

Description

Do you have skills in monitoring, evidence gathering and data management you want to use to
help us plan large-scale nature recovery for a generation?

Cumbria Connect is developing a Landscape Recovery Scheme in the eastern Lake District
woodland and scrub, wetlands, semi-improved and unimproved grassland including hay meadows.

The Landscape Recovery Data Officer will be an essential member of the Penrith2Kendal Arc
Landscape Recovery team, working closely with the project ecologist, nature recovery leads and
farm advisors to provide dedicated support with GIS, biological and historical data and
You will play a key role in the development of the project's Land
Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Plans.

Utilising your skills and keen interest in environmental data collection and monitoring, you
will lead on creating project monitoring strategies and delivering detailed monitoring on the
You will have an eye for detail to help you deliver excellent reporting. large scale of the Penrith2Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Project, an innovative approach to
baselining and monitoring will be needed, likely with some requirement for remote sensing and
Proven ability in the use of GIS to display and analyse environmental data.

Broad understanding of environmental data management and associated computer software.

Knowledge of structured biological recording schemes and survey methods.

Able to think creatively and design new ways to apply data to tackle environmental
Experience of using or knowledge of technology for wildlife monitoring in the field.

Good wildlife knowledge and the ability to identify a wide range of species in the field.

Excellent level of IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

Experience of using spreadsheets to manipulate data.

Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant subject.

Experience of remote sensing or other new technologies for large scale monitoring.

Experience of hydrological monitoring and modelling.

Experience working with Biodiversity Net Gain metrics or Woodland or Peatland Carbon Code.

A knowledge of geomorphological processes and river management techniques, hydrology, water
quality, carbon and habitat surveying.

Experience managing contracts, procurement processes and budgets/financial management.

The role is full-time for 37.5 hours per week, fixed term for the development phase of the
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further
advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Martin Varley, phone or email -
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels
colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate,
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
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