Science and Data Specialist

3 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts Full time

Closing date: Sunday 23 June 2024- Salary: £31,026 - £35,988
- Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time- Location:
- Taunton, Somerset- With opportunities for hybrid working- For over 20 years Somerset Environmental Records Centre (SERC) has been the focal organisation for holding data on wildlife sightings, types of habitats and geological information for Somerset.
- We are looking for a Science and Data Specialist to support the strategy and work with SERC and the wider Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) Team to manage and increase the data and evidence required to meet our organisational goals.**Science and Data Specialist**:
**Job Description - Key Responsibilities and Tasks**

Working as an integral part of the Innovation and Evidence Team to ensure the Somerset Wildlife Trust becomes a reputable science led organisation and to ensure robust relationships with partner research intensive organisations are managed by:
**Responsibility 1: Data and Evidence**
- Working with the Head of Innovation and Evidence to develop the Somerset Wildlife Trust strategic approach to data and evidence, promoting SWT as a respected research-led organisation.
- Leading the review and updating of the Somerset State of Nature report, understanding gaps in information and exploring innovative options to increase data coverage and confidence, working closely with the SERC manager and data team.
- Leading on behalf of the Local Nature Partnership to provide inputs to the implementation, review and monitoring of the Somerset Local Nature Recovery Strategy, working closely with stakeholders including Somerset Council, landowner, communities and businesses involved in implementing measures to produce LNRS outcomes.
- Ensuring that new green finance mechanisms such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Wilder Carbon are operating from a sound evidence base, with a clear understanding of reporting needs and routes to monitoring and funding, working with the Heads of Nature Recovery, Reserves and SWTC.
- Working with flagship investments and grants such as Honeygar Farm, to package, publicise and promote the outcomes of research programmes to appropriate audiences for maximum impact. Contributing to plans to scale these flagships and use science and data to build confidence around future investment plans.

**Responsibility 2: Partnership and Funding**
- Developing and managing the SWT approach to research partnership positioning SWT as a partner of choice for a diverse range of research intensive organisations from across disciplines and institutions.
- Working closely with the SWT grants team to provide a pipeline of opportunities for funding, supporting the data and science strategic approach.
- Demonstrating clear planning and management skills around project implementation and budget management to support the portfolio of funded projects, working with staff across the organisation as appropriate,

**Responsibility 3: Management**
- Managing two permanent members of staff as well as temporary staff where required.

**Associated Documentation**:
- SWT Application Form 2024_3.docx
Equality and Diversity Monitoring 2024_0.docx
- **Application Process**:
The full job description and person specification is attached in the link at the bottom of this page.

Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:

- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support - EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays)
- Active staff social events

**The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.**

**Job Description and Person Specification**:
- Science and Data Specialist Job Description.pdf



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