At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nature recovery by managing GIS data and developing tools for conservation projects.
- Company: Join Freshwater Habitats Trust, a leading conservation charity dedicated to protecting freshwater wildlife.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in conservation, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Full-time, three-year role based in South East England, including London.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on biodiversity while working with passionate conservationists.
- Qualifications: Strong GIS knowledge, dataset management skills, and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about using GIS and data to support nature recovery? Do you have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in freshwater conservation?
We are seeking a GIS & Data Support Officer to help deliver high-quality habitat for great crested newts and wider biodiversity. This full-time, three-year fixed-term role will support the Data and Monitoring Team by maintaining accurate spatial and tabular datasets, developing GIS tools and workflows, and ensuring robust reporting to our funder and Natural England.
Working with our conservation delivery team, you will support compensation sites, maintain ArcGIS and QGIS tools, assist with data collection systems including Survey123 and Field Maps, and troubleshoot GIS issues. The role suits someone with strong GIS knowledge, dataset management experience, good Excel skills and a meticulous approach to data quality.
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to practical nature recovery through high-quality habitat creation and monitoring.
Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) is a community-benefit society creating and managing high-quality habitat for great crested newts and other wetland wildlife. We work with NatureSpace Partnership, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust, following evidence-based best practice for amphibians and ponds.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a nationally respected conservation charity protecting freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based projects. The successful applicant will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust and seconded full-time to NCP.
Location: South East England (including London)
Contact Details:
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Recruitment Team
