Interim Biodiversity Data Manager Full Time Temporary

Interim Biodiversity Data Manager needed in Oxford £14.37ph PAYE – Reference:5183653

This role will involve:

• To maintain and develop all aspects of biodiversity and environmental data management, collection and provision within TVERC, to maintain and where possible exceed the standards required for accreditation with the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC).
• To deliver and develop the TVERC data provision service for our customers (including local authorities, environmental consultants, conservation organisations and the general public).
• To increase the quality and quantity of environmental data collected by TVERC in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in ecology/biodiversity or related discipline
• Use of Geographic Information Systems to view, analyse and present data (e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS)
• Relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), database management or computer programming.
• High level of general IT skills along with strong experience in using SQL and R, to solve geospatial problems

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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