Research and Monitoring Officer

Peak District National Park Authority; High Peak; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public conservation organization in the UK seeks a Research and Monitoring Officer to carry out field data collection and analysis for ongoing conservation projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in natural science or equivalent experience, along with technical science writing skills and experience in outdoor fieldwork. This position offers competitive salary and extensive staff benefits, alongside potential for contract extension until March 2030.

Benefits

Flexi-time

19.57% employer pension contribution

25-30 days holiday (pro rata)

Free parking at most offices

Qualifications

• Educated to BSc level in natural science or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working outdoors and collecting field data, preferably in an upland environment.
• Ability to manage and analyse large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection including routine monitoring site maintenance.
• Analyze data and write reports for internal and external dissemination.
• Travel throughout the Peak District and South Pennines as part of the role.

Skills

Technical science writing

Data analysis

Outdoor field data collection

Numeracy

Education

BSc in natural science or equivalent experience

Job description

Edale, Hope Valley

£30,024 to £31,537 per annum (£32,597 to £34,434 for the senior role)

The Role

The Moors for the Future Partnership (MFFP) is an externally funded partnership organisation within the Peak District National Park Authority. MFFP carries out evidence‑led moorland conservation and engages with academia and fellow practitioners to maintain, share and advance knowledge and best practice within the field.

Several exciting new projects are about to come online, and we are increasing our team of Research and Monitoring Officers to contribute towards the delivery of MFFP's research and monitoring programme. The successful candidate will carry out a mix of field data collection (including routine maintenance of monitoring sites), data analysis, and report writing (including both internal reports and formal reports for dissemination to funders and elsewhere).

The successful candidate will work on a range of existing and new projects, covering the upland peatlands from the Roaches in the south, through to Ilkley Moor in the north, and will be supported by experienced staff and casual staff who are familiar with the sites, projects and protocols. Travel throughout the Peak District and South Pennines is therefore an integral feature of this role.

The current end date for this post is 31st March 2027. There is potential to extend this contract to March 2030.

About You

You will be educated to BSc level in natural science or have equivalent experience. You will be numerate, have technical science writing skills, and be able to manage and analyse large datasets. You will have experience of working outdoors and collecting field data, preferably in an upland environment.

About Us

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents.

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi‑time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 25‑30 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and free parking at most of our offices.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered, including hybrid home/office working.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities.

Provisional interview: w/c 23 February

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