Research and Monitoring Officers

Peak District National Park; Bamford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement (26-31 days)

Volunteering leave

Free parking

Job summary

The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking a candidate educated to BSc level in a natural science or relevant degree to join the Moors for the Future Partnership team. You will be numerate, capable of managing and analysing large datasets, and have experience outdoors collecting field data in upland environments.

A full UK driving licence is required; hybrid working is available after induction, with flexitime and a generous pension and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Educated to BSc level in a natural science or relevant degree.
• Numerate with strong technical writing skills and ability to analyse large datasets.
• Experience outdoors and collecting field data, preferably in an upland environment.

Skills

Field data collection

Data analysis

Technical writing

Numeracy

Driving license

Education

BSc degree

Job description

The Moors for the Future Partnership (MFFP) carries out evidence-led moorland conservation to maintain, share and advance knowledge and best practice within the field.

You will be educated to BSc level in a natural science or other relevant degree. You will be numerate and 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. You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a motor vehicle.

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.

£31,015 to £32,578 per annum (pro rata for part-time working), This post is advertised as full-time, but we would consider a part-time working of 4 or 4.5 days per week instead., We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered:

• Flexitime as standard
• Working 4 days or 4.5 days a week would be considered
• Hybrid working following induction period

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

We are a "Disability Confident" employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability.