The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Environmental Records Centre (CPERC) are looking for someone to take on the role of Information Request and Species Data Officer. The primary purpose of the role is managing CPERC’s data request service which includes fulfilling data requests from external clients. Additionally, the role involves species data management as well as carrying out project work and other tasks when necessary.

Candidates should possess a keen interest in and commitment to wildlife and environmental issues and ideally experience of biodiversity data management. Strong customer service, data management and GIS skills, including working to a high standard of accuracy and organisation, are essential.

CPERC is hosted by the Wildlife Trust BCN and based at their offices in Cambourne, and as the Local Environmental Records Centre for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is the central source for biodiversity information for the area. We work with a wide range of data users and providers.

Hybrid working may be possible, but weekly office attendance is required. There will also be occasional travel for meetings, training and events across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

To apply please complete an application form. CVs and Cover Letters will not be accepted.

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week. Full Time

Type of Contract:

Fixed-term Maternity Cover (February 2025 – March 2026, with the possibility of extension)

Closing date:

Sunday 5^th January 2025, 11:59pm

Interview date:

Friday 17^th January 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife.  As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures.  We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”