This fixed-term post, running to March 2029, sits in the Environment & Nature Recovery Team within Forestry England's National Operations. The role supports the collection, analysis and management of historic environment data across the biodiversity programme, working alongside historic environment advisors and external partners. It is funded by DEFRA, so funding levels may shift from year to year, and hybrid working is possible. Applicants must pass a sift on a 200-word experience statement and a personal statement, then a presentation at interview.
What the job involves
- Support the collection, analysis, management and ethical use of historic environment data across the biodiversity programme
- Work with historic environment advisors, other national and area teams and external partners so project data is collated, processed and managed
- Establish and follow data standards, frameworks and workflows
- Support effective use of spatial, environmental and heritage datasets
- Lead on data governance, quality assurance and compliance
- Contribute to reporting and evaluation
- Identify opportunities to improve data integration, insight and long-term value, including innovation and future funding opportunities
Experience
- Relevant experience and career history, set out in a 200-word statement
Skills & knowledge
- Accurate spoken English
- Technical knowledge, tested at interview
- Making effective decisions
- Communicating and influencing
- Changing and improving
- Working together
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal record check
- Government baseline personnel security standard check
What’s offered
- Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension, with employer contribution averaging 28.97%
- 25 days' holiday rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time staff
- STaR scheme discounts on shopping, insurance, holidays and more
- Free parking at Forestry England sites
- Free entry to Westonbirt and Bedgebury National Arboretums
- Continual professional development and support for individual learning plans
- Sponsored membership of professional bodies
- Hybrid working, based at any District main office or the Bristol National Office
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