Greenspace Information for Greater London CIC (GiGL) is recruiting for a Nature Recovery Data Officer to join our team and help deliver our vision of London’s natural environment being appreciated, understood, considered, and improved. If you are an innovative thinker with a passion for data and London’s natural environment, and believe that decision-making based on good quality information is vital, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join GiGL.
This role is an opportunity for the right person to lead the collation and provision of data that will underpin the creation of the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), developing a range of data, information and answer services alongside the rest of the GiGL team. The post is a full time position for 12 months.
Communication skills and practical ecology knowledge will be key to engage with stakeholders involved in nature and environmental data, from collection through to use. The role will involve liaising with a variety of stakeholders including Local Planning Authorities, community groups, conservation organisations, and other land holders.
You will work closely with the Greater London Authority, who are the Responsible Authority for the LNRS in London. One day per week will be spent working at the GLA’s offices to facilitate cross-organisation information sharing.
The successful candidate will be a proficient user of Microsoft Office applications and have a good understanding of habitat and species survey methodologies/classification systems and nature conservation best practice. Eligibility for membership of CIEEM and a working knowledge of ArcMap desktop or ArcGIS Pro is an advantage.
GiGL strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which we seek to maintain to ensure productive, effective, and happy workplaces and staff.
The GiGL team are enthusiastic, friendly, and committed to making a difference. We offer a great benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, excellent learning and development opportunities, salary sacrifice schemes, wellbeing support and much more!
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For further details including the job description, candidate criteria and application documents, please see the links below.
Nature Recovery Data Officer Job Description and Criteria – download (.pdf)
GiGL Application Form – download (.docx)
GiGL Candidate Information Form – download (.docx)
To apply, please send a completed Application Form and Candidate Details Form to London Wildlife Trust’s recruitment team, who provide GiGL’s HR services, by email to recruitment@gigl.org.uk
Salary: GiGL Officer grade £25,000 – £30,000
Deadline for Applications: 19th May at midnight
Interview date: w/b 3rd June 2024*
Start date: July 2024
Hours: 35hrs/week
Holidays: 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays
Tenure: 12 months
*Interviews will be held virtually. More information will be provided to the successful applicants.