Landscape Observatory GIS and Digitisation Technician

Landscape Observatory GIS and Digitisation Technician

Bakewell, Derbyshire
£28,142 to £29,540 per annum

The Role

Landscape Observatory is looking for two skilled and motivated people to join our growing team on a 12 month basis (with the possibility of further funding being secured). This is an excellent opportunity for GIS trained graduates with a background in Geography or Ecology who are eager to build a long-term career in GIS as applied to landscape scale conservation management. You'll play a key part in a ground breaking project to train AI to produce accurate land cover maps for ecosystem modelling of Protected Landscapes covering 25% of England.

In the role, you will be part of the Landscape Observatory team, based in the Peak District National Park, responsible for the preparation and digitisation of aerial imagery for AI training, validation of digital maps and datasets for protected landscapes, feature mapping, helping to develop ecosystem and climate change impact modelling, research, and a range of monitoring campaigns.

If successful, you will spend the first 6 – 8 weeks full-time working in our Bakewell Office with an option to take advantage of blended working (from home or other suitable base) up to 2 days per week after the initial period.

About You

You will need to be able to digitise habitats and landscape features accurately, and verify third party data layers with a high degree of accuracy from aerial photography of landcover based on our new schema. Working collaboratively with other team members, you will help set and maintain standards of working with spatial data, including training and support, and resolving technical issues.

About Us

Landscape Observatory is a bold new project from the Protected Landscapes Partnership, serving 43 protected landscapes covering around 25% of England and England’s national trails. It provides a platform for advancing the latest critical thinking in conservation management.

• Mapping a detailed landscape intelligence system through high-resolution aerial images and cutting-edge AI.
• Monitoring climate impacts on habitats, land use, and cultural heritage features.
• Managing the impacts of climate change through Adaptive Management Planning.

Landscape Observatory is hosted by the Peak District National Park.

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park, and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our HR team. No agencies at this time please.

Interviews will be held w/c 20th April.

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.

Flexible Working

We offer hybrid home/office working (after initial induction period), however, due to the nature of this post, it is not open to job-share, annualised hours or reduced hours.

Our Values

• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a “Disability Confident” employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.

If you are unable to apply online and require a Word version of the application form, please contact our HR team.