Environmental Data & Surveys Lead (4‑Day Week, Hybrid)

Charity Jobs NI; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Hybrid working

Job summary

Live Here Love Here is recruiting a Surveys and Research Manager to lead environmental survey programmes, data analysis and reporting across Northern Ireland. The role combines field surveying, methodology development and policy support, with a strong emphasis on data protection and stakeholder engagement.

The post offers hybrid working with a Belfast office and field sites, a 4-day week equivalent, and scope to influence environmental policy and behaviour change.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree-level qualification or at least three years equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Significant professional, non-academic experience in data management, interrogation and analysis.
• Significant surveying or auditing experience.
• Strong report-writing skills with ability to present complex information clearly.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; capable of communicating data trends to non-specialists.
• Proficient ICT skills, including Microsoft Office; high proficiency in Excel and GIS.
• Experience of data security, privacy and GDPR compliance; full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Borough Cleanliness, Cleaner Neighbourhood and Marine Litter Surveys.
• Undertake field-based surveying and coordinate survey staff.
• Maintain and develop survey methodologies in line with policy changes.
• Lead on litter-related technical aspects and data collection improvements.
• Develop data visualisation tools to track performance and insights.
• Ensure data quality, GDPR compliance and reporting ahead of publication.
• Translate findings for non-specialist audiences and support stakeholder communications.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Surveying

Report writing

GDPR compliance

Data visualization

Communication of trends

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Live Here Love Here is recruiting a Surveys and Research Manager to lead environmental survey programmes, data analysis and reporting across Northern Ireland. The role combines field surveying, methodology development and policy support, with a strong emphasis on data protection and stakeholder engagement.

The post offers hybrid working with a Belfast office and field sites, a 4-day week equivalent, and scope to influence environmental policy and behaviour change.