At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and analyse data for peatland restoration projects in beautiful Cumbria.
- Company: Join the passionate team at Cumbria Wildlife Trust, dedicated to conservation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that restore nature and support biodiversity.
- Qualifications: Experience in data management and a passion for environmental conservation are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33458 - 33458 £ per year.
This exciting new role will play an integral part in our peatland restoration projects across Cumbria. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing data related to the Trust’s peatland work, ensuring it supports the development and delivery of a Nature Recovery Network across the region.
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Manage the collation and organisation of peatland survey data and GIS mapping.
- Ensure peatland survey data and GIS outputs are shared with the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre, contributing to the county’s habitat base maps that underpin the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
- Support peatland data outputs for Cumbria Peat Partnership (CPP) member organisations and other project partners where required.
- Expand the use of GIS within the peatland team to enhance restoration planning and help capture the environmental benefits of restoration, including the use of LiDAR, Digital Terrain Models, and flow modelling.
- Increase the use of drone surveys to support restoration planning and to document site conditions before and after restoration.
- Install and carry out monitoring on sites, including water table levels, peat depth, surface flow, water retention capacity, and grazing impacts.
- Analyse data collected through monitoring activities to inform decision‑making and demonstrate project outcomes.
We’re looking for someone who is a confident communicator, highly analytical, and naturally detail‑oriented. You’ll enjoy working with data, spotting patterns, and ensuring accuracy in everything you do. Previous experience in surveying and managing data will be essential to succeed in this role. An understanding of peatland restoration and the ability to identify upland species, wildlife, and plants would be a real advantage. If you’re passionate about using data to make a real environmental impact and have experience collecting, recording, and analysing data for projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Completed application forms should be returned with a separate cover letter as an attachment outlining the candidate’s suitability for the post. Please note: CVs will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 29 June 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at our Headquarters in Kendal. Expected start date: September 2026. Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Cumbria. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer a collaborative work culture that values innovation and environmental impact, providing opportunities to engage in meaningful peatland restoration projects. Our location in Kendal not only offers stunning natural surroundings but also fosters a supportive community where your contributions directly benefit local biodiversity.
