Nature Recovery Data Officer

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, 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!

Read more about GiGL’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

For further details including the job description, candidate criteria and application
documents, please see the links below.

• LNRS Evidence 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 [email protected]

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.