Biodiversity Data Manager

Caring for God's Acre; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A conservation charity in the United Kingdom is looking for a passionate Biodiversity Data Manager to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves managing and growing biodiversity data, particularly related to burial grounds, in collaboration with various organizations. The position offers a flexible working arrangement and is ideal for someone with strong organizational and communication skills. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV and a covering statement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with biodiversity data management.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Creative approach to data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Burial Grounds Atlas with the NBN.
• Develop partnerships with data providers and recording organisations.
• Ensure data is summarized for public engagement and reporting.

Skills

Data management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Biodiversity Data Manager (Part Time): Caring for God’s Acre

Location: Home/Office/Hybrid
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 3 days per week with some flexibility

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Biodiversity Data Manager, helping to shape the future of the conservation of burial grounds. We are looking for a person passionate about data, biodiversity and recording. Our office base is in Craven Arms, Shropshire, this role can be office based, working at a distance or a hybrid.

The role will involve working with the National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN) to help maintain and grow the Burial Grounds Atlas hosted by the NBN (burialgrounds.nbnatlas.org) as well as working across our organisation to increase and use burial ground biological records through new and existing projects and initiatives.

The post holder will work closely with conservation and recording groups to obtain existing data and encourage new records. This will include developing analysis and other creative ways to ensure the raw data is summarised for reporting, research and to engage the public and the media.

As well as managing new and existing records, our Biodiversity Data Manager will build partnerships, supported by colleagues, with data providers, recording organisations and key users including the Church of England and the Church in Wales. At present we are offering 3 days per week but there may be flexibility to increase this seasonally (particularly June, July and August) and over the next few years when projects currently in development may move into delivery.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience of a wide range of data management including biodiversity data, they will have excellent organisational and communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups.

Caring for God's Acre (CfGA) is the Conservation Charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) for burial grounds of all types and denominations from small, rural churchyards to large, urban cemeteries. CfGA encourages everyone, from all faiths and none, to explore and enjoy these special places. We have a friendly staff of ten, all part-time, and depend on working in partnership to extend our reach. We work with a range of individuals, groups and organisations including churches, cemetery managers, community groups, social historians, heritage enthusiasts and naturalists. More information can be found on our website.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to [e-mail] with Biodiversity Data Manager Application in the subject heading.

Closing date for applications 5pm Tuesday 10th February 2026 with interview held on February 17th via Teams.

Further details are available at Job Vacancies 2026 – Caring For God's Acre – the conservation charity for burial grounds across the UK . If you would like an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance.