Upland Research & Monitoring Officer (Hybrid)

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

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.