Responsibilities
- Lead NRF data management internally for NRF project, utilising the wider organisation and external sources.
- Lead data licencing with support from the relevant workstreams and data team.
- Lead and undertake data analysis tasks.
- Work with the wider team to ensure correct maintenance of data assets and classification.
- Ensure data policies align with legal and regulatory requirements and generate reports on data compliance and risk, where required.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and creation of procedures, frameworks.
Skills And Knowledge
- Applies scientific/analysis knowledge to provide sound, data-based evidence to our internal and external stakeholders
- Good IT data analysis skills
- Demonstrate an ability to lead within a certain area that supports change, embraces challenge and adapts work practices to positively contribute to the Nature Restoration Fund outcomes.
- Data management and analysis skills including:
- Designing and deploying and maintaining databases relational and spatial databases (e.g. PostgreSQL/ PostGIS)
- Developing and optimising ETL workflows for data integration (e.g. Python, SQL)
- Knowledge of and experience implementing data, metadata and ethics standards
- Developing and maintaining metadata, validation and quality assurance systems
- Experience with cloud integration of data management systems (desirable), data extraction/ingestion and preparation, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization, including through dashboards and web mapping platforms.
We welcome and encourage applications from all communities. Natural England is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.
Nature Restoration Fund Data Senior Officer (Ref: 6656) employer: Natural England
Natural England is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where employees can contribute to vital ecological projects that impact the future of England's natural landscapes. With a strong emphasis on employee development and collaboration, team members benefit from opportunities for growth and learning while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to conservation. The supportive culture and commitment to sustainability make this role not only meaningful but also rewarding for those looking to make a difference in the ecosystem.
