Ecological Data Officer

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary environmental team, helping to deliver key regulatory programmes, including WINEP and the Biodiversity Performance Commitment. The role will focus on ensuring high-quality ecological data underpins decision-making, biodiversity outcomes and sustainable water management., * Managing ecological data across the Environment Team, ensuring datasets are accurate, consistent and accessible

• Leading quality assurance of ecological data from suppliers
• Supporting delivery of biodiversity and regulatory commitments
• Processing and interpreting complex hydro-ecological datasets
• Developing and maintaining ecological data systems and processes
• Collaborating with Rivers Trusts, Wildlife Trusts and other environmental partners
• Supporting the management of ecological data within ESRI GIS systems
• Producing reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and ESRI

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, GIS or a related discipline
• Experience managing ecological or environmental data, including spatial datasets
• Strong knowledge of GIS platforms (such as ESRI) and data management principles
• Understanding of habitat classification, protected species data and ecological survey standards
• Experience working with complex environmental datasets
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence