Hours: 37 hours per week (1 fte)

Location: Home based with the requirement for occasional travel across the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced statistician, with an interest in ecology, biological data or conservation to join us as our technical expert and lead on provision of statistical support and analysis within Butterfly Conservation.

The successful candidate will report to our chief scientist, and will be responsible for developing improved analytical methods, systems and reporting tools, and produce high quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications.

You will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in statistical analysis, manipulating and analysing large datasets, with good written and oral communication skills to translate complex data for wider audiences.

Experience or knowledge of working with biodiversity data is advantageous but not essential.

This is a remote working role, with occasional travel within the UK for attending meetings or conferences to promote our research work. You will need to be self-motivated, well organised and able to work independently, as part of a virtual team.

If you are excited about the prospect of working for a leading wildlife charity then please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team. Please visit www.butterfly- to learn more about Butterfly Conservation.

Butterfly Conservation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.

No Agencies please

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 10 July 2024

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 6 August 2024 (Remotely via Zoom)

We believe our work has never been more important.

Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.

Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

Benefits: Competitive

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£33,653 to £38,166 depending upon experience plus 8% employer pension contribution. Grade D