Data Officer (BRMC)

Data Officer (BRMC)

Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025

Salary: £27,655 FTE per annum pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Part time

Location: Priory Country Park Visitor Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9DJ

Application Form

Overview

The Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Recording and Monitoring Centre (BRMC) is seeking an individual to join our team to assist in processing and providing data to support future management, planning, and research across Bedfordshire and Luton.

Role Responsibilities

1. Manage BRMC's data request service, providing data for external clients to inform management decisions, planning applications, and research.
2. Collaborate with the BRMC Data Manager to process species data collected by local partners, such as the Bedfordshire Natural History Society.

Candidate Requirements

• Interest in wildlife and conservation issues; previous experience in biodiversity data management is preferred.
• Strong data management and GIS skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and organization.

Work Environment and Travel

BRMC is hosted by the Wildlife Trust BCN and based at Priory Country Park. Hybrid working options are available, including working from other offices. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, and events across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire.

Working Hours

15 hours per week (Part Time)

Contract Type

Permanent

Application Deadline

Monday 26th May 2025, 11:59 pm

Interview Date Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

"We're wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer, we recognize that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of 'people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.'"