Location
Central London with hybrid working arrangements. Staff are expected to attend their associated office for 20% of their contractual hours.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£32,240 per annum

About the Role
Join Natural England and contribute to shaping a future where nature and people thrive. As the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and Nature regulator, Natural England provides evidence, expertise, and advice to recover nature and create better places for people to live.

This role supports the England Peat Map (EPM) project, an initiative that delivers evidence baseline products describing the extent, depth, and condition of peat in England. In its second phase, the project focuses on improving peat extent and depth models, developing and maintaining the Peatland Restoration Register, creating new peatland condition monitoring tools, and integrating data to support the England Peat Action Plan and Defra policies.

The post holder will manage diverse data types from multiple sources for modelling the England Peat Map. Responsibilities include acquiring peat survey data, managing data licensing and intellectual property rights, curating and manipulating data, and supporting the national field survey program by quality assuring and processing field data.

Natural England offers a supportive work environment with flexible working options, excellent career progression, training opportunities, and a generous leave allowance. Staff benefit from a Civil Service Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution and access to various wellbeing and social initiatives.

Natural England embraces diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Experience
- Strong data management skills including working with data licensing and standards such as metadata, Open Data, and GDPR.
- Experience transforming and integrating different data types (spatial and non-spatial) from multiple sources.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and Microsoft Access.
- Experience with cloud data management and ArcGIS Online.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R scripting.
- Experience in data modelling (e.g. ArcGIS Model Builder) and data analysis methods.
- Experience working with Remote Sensing data.
- Strong presentation skills, including producing guidance, maps, and statistics for publication.
- Ability to work within agreed Quality Assurance standards.

About you
- Able to manage and deliver work to meet agreed targets and deadlines.
- Skilled in applying methodologies and tools for collecting and collating data and metadata.
- Responsible in handling data, understanding governance roles, and complying with policies and procedures.
- Effective communicator using clear language and techniques to engage audiences.
- Proactive in applying new technology to improve work delivery.
- Collaborative, nurturing trusting partnerships and building networks to achieve pragmatic outcomes aligned with Natural England’s vision.
- Committed to working within a framework of quality assurance and data protection legislation.

Qualifications
- Relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.
- Formal qualifications in data science, GIS, environmental science, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly required.