Do you enjoy turning data into meaningful insights and helping shape the future of wildlife conservation? 

If so, we’re looking for a Nature Recovery Data Management Officer to join our Land Management Section and play a key role in supporting nature recovery across the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Working with colleagues and partner organisations, you’ll develop and manage ecological data and Geographic Information System (GIS) systems that help us understand, monitor and report on the condition of habitats and species throughout the National Park. 

Your work will provide the evidence that helps shape conservation priorities and informs important decisions about the future of one of the country’s most iconic protected landscapes.

• Develop and manage ecological and spatial datasets that support nature recovery work across the National Park
• Maintain systems that record, monitor and report progress against our nature recovery objectives
• Analyse habitat and species data to produce reports, statistics and insights
• Help develop Geographic Information System (GIS) systems and processes that support colleagues across the Land Management Section
• Work closely with Local Environmental Record Centres and other partners to improve data sharing and collaboration
• Contribute to habitat suitability and predictive modelling that helps inform conservation priorities

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

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• Experience of working on Geographic Information System (GIS) or data management projects
• Experience of managing and validating datasets
• Strong Geographic Information System skills and an understanding of spatial data
• Knowledge of data protection and data sharing requirements
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• A Level 4 qualification (or above) in a Geographic Information System-related subject