Heritage Mapping and Data Officer

Forest Camping Limited; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days holiday

STaR discounts

Free parking

Free National Arboretums entry

Career development support

Job summary

Forestry England is seeking a Heritage Mapping and Data Officer to support the collection, analysis and governance of historic environment data within the biodiversity program. You will align data standards and workflows, working with advisors, regional teams and external partners to ensure data is collected, processed and managed effectively.

The role emphasizes data governance, quality assurance and reporting, with opportunities to improve data integration and long-term value, including

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, analysis, management and ethical use of historic environment data across the biodiversity program.
• Establish data standards, frameworks and workflows to enable effective use of spatial, environmental and heritage datasets.

Job description

We are Forestry England.We live and breathe forests.

Job title – Heritage Mapping and Data Officer

Salary – £33,854

Contract type –Fixed term contract until March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency

Hours – 37 hours per week

Vacancy closes – Sunday 8th November 2026, 23:58

What you’ll do…

As Heritage Mapping and Data Officer, you will support the collection, analysis, management, and ethical use of historic environment data across the biodiversity program. You will work directly with historic environment advisors well as other national and area teams, and external partners to ensure project data is appropriately collated, processed and managed.

You will establish and follow data standards, frameworks, and workflows, supporting the effective use of spatial, environmental, and heritage datasets.

The role includes data governance, quality assurance, and compliance, contributing to reporting and evaluation, and identifying opportunities to improve data integration, insight, and long-term value, including through innovation and future funding opportunities.

Where you’ll work…

The postholder will be part of the Environment & Nature Recovery Team in National Operations, managed by the Lead Historic Environment Advisor, but can be based out of any of our regional offices, with hybrid working also possible.

Benefits…

• Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
• 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
• STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
• free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
• a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). This means candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria during the application process will be guaranteed an interview.

We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for VeteransandPrison Leaver Recruitment initiative.

Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English.

We are committed to keeping staff informed and supported through any changes.

This role is funded by DEFRA rather than through Forestry England generated revenue and is therefore subject to government spending reviews. While DEFRA has indicated long term support for the Biodiversity Programme and we expect funding to continue, it is possible that funding levels may change at the end of any financial year depending on DEFRA’s budget allocations. In the event of funding changes, we would prioritise retaining staff posts wherever possible. This approach is consistent for roles within publicly funded organisations.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email [e-mail].