The Biodiversity Data Technical Officer will undertake data manipulation and analysis to support decision-making. They will provide data management support to the Science Division and Regional Divisions, and support the provision of data and information services to end users.
Education, Skills and Other Requirements
- BSc (or higher) in environmental science, computer science, GIS, geography, or equivalent relevant work experience in an information management related discipline
- Proven ability to critically assess and synthesise information.
- Practical experience of querying and maintaining large spatial and tabular datasets especially automating regular tasks.
- Demonstrable experience of advanced data cleaning and manipulation, including familiarity with working with relational databases using SQL and PostgreSQL.
- Practical knowledge of R for analysis and production of data products.
- Knowledge of Power BI or equivalent software for data visualization.
- Familiarity with Google Earth Engine application and functionality
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Benefits
- A hybrid model of working on-site and from home/remote for most roles, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.
- A chance to work in the award-winning David Attenborough building, which brings together much of the Cambridge-based conservation community on a ‘conservation campus.’
- A generous pension scheme, up to 12% company contribution.
- Holiday starting at 25 days excluding Bank Holidays and increasing for every year of service up to a maximum of 28 days.
- Full access to LinkedIn Learning with access to more than 13,000 high-quality, on-demand courses.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Health Assured online health portal (webinars, nutritional advice, 4-week programmes, financial wellbeing and more).
- We are able to offer a hybrid model of working on site and from home/remote for most roles, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance
How to apply
Please email your application to us at: recruitment@birdlife.org
Please put “Biodiversity Data Technical Officer” in the subject line. Your application should include a covering letter summarising your suitability for the role, your CV and details of where you saw the job advert.
Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.